Maintenance Assistant

Location
Champaign Main - Champaign, IL 618221084
Last seen
Oct 10, 2026

About the role

Wagner Machine Company is a growing manufacturer of precision-machined parts for industries including aerospace, defense, electronics, and semiconductors.

We are seeking a technically capable individual with excellent trouble-shooting skills to help us maintain a clean, safe, and efficient shop floor. The Maintenance Assistant works to diagnose and repair machinery that has broken down and manages repairs throughout the company. This individual collaborates daily with machinists, managers, quality control, and support staff.

Reporting to the Maintenance Lead, the Maintenance Assistant ensures that our shop, supplies, and machines are always ready to make “impossible” parts. The ideal candidate must understand that their contribution has an immediate and direct impact on the efficiency and productivity of our machinists. The person in this position must be able to work in a team environment and build effective working relationships.

What You’ll Do

- Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with machinery

- Conduct preventative maintenance on machinery at scheduled intervals with minimal supervision

- Assist with preventative maintenance on forklift, scissor lift, and company vehicles

- Maintain required documentation and service logs

- Assist warehouse personnel with recycling

- Assist in monitoring 5S initiatives and compliance

- Monitor safety compliance and assist with maintenance-led safety programs

- Communicate with department leads to fulfill daily maintenance requirements or assigned tasks

- Maintain accountability to performance standards and core values

- Maintain cleanliness of the shop and equipment

- Other duties as assigned