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Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Ariens · Brillion, WI · Full time

Posted Aug 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a repair you made that kept a line from going down for a whole shift.

What they are checking: Whether they understand that uptime is the job and can point to a concrete result, not just effort.

Tell me about a time a fix you made didn't hold. What did you learn?

What they are checking: Whether they own their mistakes and look for the real root cause the second time around.

How do you hand off an open repair to first shift so nothing gets lost?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly across shifts so the next tech doesn't start from zero or repeat a dangerous step.

What would you do

You're installing a new piece of equipment and the drawings don't match what's on the floor. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and verify with engineering rather than guessing and creating a hidden safety or quality problem.

On second shift there are fewer people around to ask. How do you handle a breakdown you've never seen before?

What they are checking: Whether they can work independently and know when to call someone instead of either freezing or overreaching.

How do you balance preventive maintenance tasks against the urge to keep machines running for production?

What they are checking: Whether they can defend scheduled maintenance to supervisors who want output now, which prevents bigger failures later.

About the work

Walk me through how you troubleshoot a production machine that stopped in the middle of second shift with no obvious cause.

What they are checking: Whether they follow a logical sequence from safety to symptoms to root cause instead of swapping parts until something works.

What does your lockout/tagout routine look like before you put your hands inside a machine?

What they are checking: Whether energy control is a habit they never skip, since one shortcut on a plant floor can kill someone.

How comfortable are you reading electrical schematics and hydraulic or pneumatic drawings? Give me an example of when you used one to find a fault.

What they are checking: Whether their diagnostic skill goes past mechanical work into the electrical and fluid power systems most plants rely on.

What welding, fabrication, or machining work have you done as part of maintenance?

What they are checking: How self-sufficient they are when a broken bracket or guard needs to be made rather than ordered.

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The full job description

As published by Ariens.

At AriensCo, we build more than exceptional products – we create opportunities that impact careers. Our culture values innovative thinking, hard work and determination. We interact in teams, collaborate together and make decisions quickly. We see growth potential in every team member, and are committed to supporting our employees with continuous training and advancement opportunities. Our environment? We’re corporate, without being “corporate.” Whether you work at our headquarters, manufacturing facilities, or one of our global distribution businesses, you’ll always have the freedom to create and contribute. Our company vision is “Passionate People, Astounded Customers.” Quite simply: it revolves around people Speaking of people, you’re not just employee #1,762 to us. You’re family and your role is invaluable. Without exceptional people, we can’t continue to produce the amazing products we're known for around the world. Ready for the ride of your career? Then come join us. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a rewarding workplace with a strong sense of community. Job Description: We are currently recruiting for a motivated and passionate Maintenance Technician on 3rd Shift to install and maintain machinery and equipment in industrial establishment. Schedule & Shift: Monday - Friday (5 days x 8 hours), 9:30PM - 5:30AM Sign on Bonus: $4,000 THE DAY TO DAY… • Safe operation of machines and tools • Live and promote the Ariens Core Values and 15 Principles • Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures • Dismantles machines • Moves machinery and equipment • Assembles and installs equipment such as shafting, conveyors and tram rails • Aligns machines and equipment • Assembles machines, and bolds, welds and rivets or otherwise fastens them to structures • Repairs and lubricates machines and equipment • Complete preventative and total productive maintenance THE QUALIFICATIONS… • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred • Minimum two years industry experience and/or training • Strong language, mathematical, reasoning and computer skills needed • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all unites of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs THE WORK ENVIRONMENT • Able to frequently walk, sit and use hands to handle or feel • Able to lift up to 10 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally • Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. About AriensCo Since 1933, the AriensCo name has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high-performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values – Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity define our culture and inspire our team. We believe passionate people and astounded customers lead to unstoppable success. Our employees’ quality of life is important to us. When people feel appreciated, respected and supported, careers thrive and ideas come to fruition. AriensCo employees are provided various great benefit opportunities which may include: • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan • 401(k) match and profit-sharing plans • Life Insurance • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) • Short Term Disability • Parental Leave • Onsite Marketplace Care Partners at all locations • Paid holidays • Employee Assistance Program • Tuition Reimbursement and Apprenticeship Programs • Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement • Employee Product Purchase Program • 50% Daycare discount **Brillion Early Learning Center • 10% tuition discount at KinderCare Learning Centers nationwide **Excludes Brillion Early Learning Center • Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health **Brillion Campus Only • Nearsite & Urgent Care Clinic Options **Brillion Campus Only EEO Statement The concept of diversity is important to us at AriensCo. That’s why we’ve created a culture that is inclusive, accepting and understanding. We embrace diversity among our partners, suppliers and employees. We also strive for diversity in the quality of our ideas. Inclusion and acceptance means that, regardless of who you are, you will always be standing on our welcome mat. AriensCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and steadfastly committed to hiring and selecting the most qualified candidate for any open position. It is the policy of AriensCo to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Providing our employees with an environment free of discrimination and harassment is something we take very seriously. Embracing diversity enables us to attract the best qualified talent, foster productive teamwork, and expand our business opportunities.

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