Equipment Maintenance Technician

Ducommun, Inc.
United States, Wisconsin, Appleton
2222 East Pensar Drive (Show on map)
Nov 01, 2025
Equipment Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift Perform maintenance work to ensure equipment is fully operational and develop maintenance programs. Who are we? Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed. Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications. Our Facility in Appleton, WI manufactures state-of-the-art circuit boards for Aerospace and Defense as well as Industrial and Medical Industries. Job Summary Repair and perform preventive maintenance on a wide range of facility production equipment Audit and provide direction when necessary to personnel conducting maintenance activities in the machine shop and box-build areas Facilitate the development and implementation of the next generation equipment maintenance program encompassing the entire manufacturing operation Work closely with Operational Excellence personnel to ensure the maintenance program aligns with the lean deployment effort Develop maintenance training programs and deliver the training as required. Coordinate the efforts of the machine operators and maintenance personnel to ensure compliance with the established maintenance program Generate and maintain maintenance documentation and schedules electronically, following appropriate ISO procedures for all critical equipment Adhere to the General Requirements of Team Members Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area. Perform other assignments as required Required Experience and Education HS Diploma or equivalent 2 years of industrial equipment maintenance Experience using standard electronic test equipment (V.O.M., Oscilloscope, D.V.M., etc.) and related test equipment Ability to fulfill scheduled and unscheduled overtime requirements to maintain factory uptime Willingness to travel occasionally for off-site training Knowledge of analog and digital circuits and ability to read electrical schematics and equipment manuals Basic knowledge of Microsoft office applications, including Outlook, and Excel Ability to work with database management software Abilities listed in the General Requirements of Team Members Preferred Experience and Education Five years' experience in equipment maintenance, including experience working with SMT placement lines and wave solder machines. Experience using hand soldering and wiring tools Perform troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on PLC-controlled equipment to ensure optimal performance, minimal downtime, and compliance with safety standards Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled 2222 East Pensar Drive Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911 United States