Maintenance Mechanic I

Some things remain timeless. That's how we feel about our traditional 212-step manufacturing process that has been our basis for handcrafting premium men's footwear & accessories in the U.S. since 1922. We feel a sense of pride that comes with making our shoes in the same way for nearly 100 years.

We are looking for a Maintenance Mechanic I to join our Production & Manufacturing Facility in Port Washington, WI. In this role, you'll be instrumental to the team as you provide technical support for all manufacturing and warehouse equipment and look to create more efficient processes while ensuring a safe and comfortable work environment. The work you do within our Maintenance team is directly supporting the creation and crafting of handcraft high-quality men's shoes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Repair & Maintain Manufacturing Equipment. Assist in installation, tear down and rebuilds of machinery (Lathes, mills, etc) and tool sharpening/management. Assist with Line Layouts.
• Diagnostics & Maintenance. Work with operators to troubleshoot machinery and complete preventable maintenance.
• Manage Inventory & Fabrication of Parts. Repair and fabricate parts and components. Manage inventory of parts on site.
• Assist with Building/Groundskeeping. Assist with snow removal, grass cutting, when necessary.

Perks You'll Enjoy!

• Benefits that Start Day One. To learn more details about our total rewards including pension plans, health benefits and PTO, visit your
• Our Shoe Discounts. No matter your style, we've got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount on our brands Famous Footwear, Allen Edmonds, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, Vionic and more.
• Career Development and Learning Opportunities. We provide education assistance of up to $7500 per year for full-time associates.
• Every day is Pay Day. Love an early pay day? Get paid as you earn (without the fees) with Dayforce Wallet.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Through our EAP we provide 24/7 access to free, confidential support and resources, including: emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources, and online support.

Qualifications that make you the perfect fit!

• 1+ years industrial maintenance experience OR completion of technical degree in related field
• Strong mechanical aptitude, required.
• Fabrication skills including basic welding and machining, required.
• Ability to diagnose and repair basic problems. Use machine tool manuals, technical documents, internal and vendor resources to research machine issues.
• Ability to build a rapport with all operators and create a communication feedback loop to ensure early detection of possible equipment failures
• An open minded, positive attitude is a must!
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, required

Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.