Electrical/Mechanical Trainee

Quad is currently seeking candidates for our Maintenance Technician Trainee program. Career paths begin in one of our Wisconsin locations and provide a glimpse into a world-class maintenance environment.

Wisconsin locations include:  Sussex

Maintenance Tech Trainees receive a hands-on experience working in the Industrial Trades. They will assist skilled maintenance personnel in the service and repair, installation, operation, and modification of equipment throughout our advanced manufacturing facilities. Our training program includes exposure to Safe work practices, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing Electrical and Mechanical systems. Additional areas of learning include: Hydraulics, Pneumatics,  Predictive Maintenance, Welding, Machine tool operation, and more.

While in the plant, Quads Maintenance Tech Trainee will be responsible for the following:

• Working a 12-hour shift.  Days, nights, and weekends.
• Flexibility of hours is required to be worked around the school schedule.
• Learning alongside experienced Maintenance personnel.
• Identify where a failure can be predicted.
• Learn how to conduct routine preventative maintenance task lists.
• Electrical and Mechanical servicing, repair, and maintenance of industrial equipment.
• Learn how to safely troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.

Trainees can receive regular wage increases at performance milestones and are given a firsthand look at a variety of industrial career paths within the company.

Trainees are eligible to apply for Quads Registered  Apprentice Program. Trainee hours and school credits may apply towards our apprenticeship programs.

Required Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Proficient in basic Mechanical repair.
• Use a personal computer for the program required for school work.
• Strong verbal and written comprehension, with the ability to thrive in a team environment and work well under supervision. 
• The ability to work responsibly in a variety of environments, including at heights up to 100 feet when servicing high bay cranes.
• Trainees may be required to travel locally between our locations to complete program requirements; therefore, the ability to travel between those plant locations is essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enrolled in or completed a Maintenance-related Technician program.
• Experience in an Industrial Manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude, strong math skills, and basic computer skills are highly desirable.