3rd Shift Maintenance Reliability Technician

Location: Green Bay, WI
Company: RPI, LLC | Premier Outdoor Living
Shift: 3rd Shift
Employment Type: Full-Time

About RPI and Premier Outdoor Living

RPI, LLC is part of Premier Outdoor Living (POL), an entrepreneurial manufacturer producing innovative products for the outdoor living industry. POL operates three unique businesses focused on spa cabinets, HDPE lumber, and outdoor furniture, with three manufacturing facilities across Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

Our Green Bay facility is seeking a skilled and dependable 3rd Shift Maintenance Reliability Technician to help keep our equipment safe, reliable, and operating at peak performance.

The Opportunity

As a 3rd Shift Maintenance Reliability Technician, you'll play a critical role in maintaining the reliability and performance of our manufacturing operation. Working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, you'll perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment failures, complete repairs, and support continuous improvement across our facility.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who can work independently, prioritize competing demands, and respond quickly when equipment issues threaten safety or production flow.

What You'll Do

Maintenance & Reliability

• Perform preventive maintenance on production and support equipment across the facility.

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment failures involving electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

• Diagnose issues with chains, belts, pulleys, augers, load cells, pumps, motors, air compressors, vacuum systems, air lines, solenoids, instrumentation, sensors, and related equipment.

• Install, maintain, modify, and repair electrical systems.

• Troubleshoot electrical systems using appropriate testing equipment.

• Assist with the installation and startup of new equipment.

• Assemble, repair, and maintain mechanical components, machines, and equipment.

• Fabricate parts when necessary to maintain or improve equipment functionality.

• Perform welding and other fabrication work using appropriate materials and techniques.

Facilities & General Maintenance

• Perform maintenance and repairs throughout buildings, facilities, and grounds.

• Complete basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and related maintenance tasks.

• Safely and efficiently operate a variety of hand and power tools, including impact guns, drill presses, band saws, grinders, and other maintenance equipment.

• Operate multiple types of lift trucks as needed, including narrow-aisle reach trucks, order pickers, and sit-down forklifts.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow safe work practices and all applicable Federal, State, and Municipal requirements.

• Comply with procedures related to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Arc Flash, Hazardous Materials, Confined Space, and other safety programs.

• Maintain equipment in safe operating condition and support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

• Identify potential safety and reliability issues and take appropriate action to protect yourself and others.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Continuous Improvement & Team Support

• Respond quickly to equipment issues to minimize downtime and protect production flow.

• Prioritize maintenance activities based on safety, reliability, and production needs.

• Look for opportunities to improve equipment reliability, quality, safety, and productivity.

• Communicate maintenance issues, completed work, and equipment conditions effectively to the team and management.

• Maintain accurate and thorough maintenance records and data.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Technical Skills

• Ability to work with both SAE and metric fasteners, sockets, drives, ratchets, taps, and dies.

• Ability to read and interpret basic electrical and mechanical prints, blueprints, diagrams, and drawings.

• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, including chains, belts, pulleys, augers, load cells, pumps, and motors.

• Working knowledge of pneumatic systems, including compressors, vacuum systems, air lines, and solenoids.

• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills, including wiring, fuses, plugs, instrumentation, HMI screens, extruder instrumentation, and related components.

• Understanding of basic electrical circuits and the ability to use a multimeter to diagnose components such as heater bands, quartz heaters, thermocouples, and switches.

• Ability to use appropriate testing equipment to troubleshoot electrical and control systems.

• Welding and basic fabrication skills are highly valuable.

• Ability to safely and effectively operate a variety of hand and power tools.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, keyboarding, and maintenance-related software.

Professional Skills

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with limited supervision.

• Strong ability to prioritize work and manage competing maintenance needs.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask.

• Ability to quickly change priorities in response to equipment failures and production needs.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Accurate and thorough with maintenance documentation and data recording.

• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

• Comfortable working at elevated heights and in an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Able to accurately compare product colors and patterns against established quality standards.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Five years of related maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, specialized training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong practical understanding of industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, and basic electrical troubleshooting.

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, rates, ratios, and percentages.

• Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure.

• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions and apply common sense when solving problems involving standardized processes.

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands-on manufacturing position. Employees must be able to:

• Stand for extended periods and frequently walk throughout the facility.

• Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, manipulate, and operate tools and equipment.

• Reach, including overhead, bend, stoop, squat, and maintain a full range of arm motion.

• Frequently climb and work from ladders, platforms, and mobile platforms.

• Work safely at elevated heights.

• Operate manual and power tools with appropriate dexterity and coordination.

• Safely lift and carry up to 75 pounds.

• Maintain close visual attention to equipment, components, and work details.

• Spend extended periods using computers, telephones, and other electronic equipment.

Work Environment & Safety

This position works in an industrial manufacturing environment where noise levels range from moderate to occasionally loud. Required PPE must be worn, including appropriate hearing protection while in the plant.

The position regularly involves proximity to rotating machinery, grinders, welders, saws, cutters, electrical systems, and mechanical equipment. Hazards may also arise during lifting, hoisting, moving, and installing equipment.

Safety is a fundamental responsibility of this position. Employees are expected to follow all applicable safety procedures, use required PPE, and take appropriate precautions at all times to protect themselves and others.

Why Join RPI?

At RPI, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the reliability and success of a growing manufacturing operation. This is a hands-on role where your technical expertise, troubleshooting ability, and commitment to safety directly contribute to keeping our people safe and our production running efficiently.

If you're an experienced industrial maintenance professional who enjoys solving problems, working with your hands, and keeping manufacturing equipment running reliably, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join the RPI team in Green Bay.

Equal Employment Opportunity

RPI Lumber is an equal opportunity employer. RPI Lumber evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

RPI Lumber is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.