Field Service Mechanic / Fabricator (Eastern Wisconsin – Waste & Recycling Equipment)

Location: Eastern Wisconsin (primarily based out of our West Bend satellite location, serving areas including West Bend, Milwaukee metro, Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, Green Bay/Fox Valley, Manitowoc, and surrounding regions)
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Service Manager

Company Overview
DMH Companies is a trusted leader in waste, recycling, and material handling equipment across the Upper Midwest, with over 25 years of experience. We deliver high-quality sales, service, parts, refurbishment, and custom fabrication to commercial and industrial customers. Join our growing team and enjoy competitive pay, strong benefits, PTO/vacation, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to work on essential equipment that keeps businesses running efficiently.

Position Summary
This hands-on role involves performing repairs, preventive maintenance, installations, and fabrication work on balers, compactors, stationary compactors, and other industrial waste/recycling equipment. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, with a focus on hydraulics, electrical systems, welding, and metal fabrication to ensure safe, reliable, and productive equipment operation. Ideal for motivated mechanics who enjoy fieldwork, troubleshooting, and building/customizing components.

Principal Responsibilities

• Perform thorough inspections, diagnostic testing, preventive maintenance, and repairs on compactors, balers, augers, and other stationary waste/recycling equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics; diagnose and repair issues on single- and three-phase AC systems.
• Read and interpret hydraulic schematics; diagnose and repair hydraulic problems efficiently.
• Perform welding and fabrication tasks, including structural repairs, custom modifications, part fabrication, and reinforcements to restore or enhance equipment durability.
• Complete accurate paperwork and digital data entry for service records, parts usage, and job reports in a timely manner.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and OSHA standards while working on-site at customer locations.
• Travel within Eastern Wisconsin (and occasionally to nearby regions) for scheduled and emergency service calls.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required by personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proven welding and fabrication skills/experience (MIG/TIG/stick welding, blueprint reading, metal cutting/forming, structural fabrication) – highly preferred; we are willing to train motivated candidates with mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with hydraulics, electrical systems, and/or heavy equipment repair (waste/recycling equipment a plus).
• Exceptional customer service skills and professional communication.
• Clean driving record and valid driver's license (company vehicle provided for service calls).
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Willingness to participate in on-call/emergency rotation for urgent repairs.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Competitive compensation (based on experience)
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and vacation
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Opportunities for growth, training, and advancement in a stable, family-oriented company

If you're a skilled mechanic with a knack for fabrication and want to work in a rewarding field supporting businesses across Eastern Wisconsin, apply today! DMH Companies values dependable team players who take pride in quality workmanship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road