Maintenance Technician (Milwaukee)

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to support production equipment, automated manufacturing systems, and facility infrastructure within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is a hands-on maintenance position responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining a wide range of industrial equipment. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical background with experience supporting CNC equipment, PLC-controlled machinery, robotics, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, VFDs, conveyors, and other automated production systems .

You will work closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to maximize equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and support the installation and commissioning of new equipment and production systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair CNC-based production equipment and automated machinery.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electromechanical systems.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production machinery, conveyors, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, motors, and rotating equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment .
• Support FANUC robotic cells , including safety circuits, sensors, controls, and end-of-arm tooling.
• Diagnose mechanical failures and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Rebuild and overhaul machinery and components to OEM specifications.
• Perform machinery installation, alignment, dismantling, balancing, and vibration-related maintenance.
• Troubleshoot presses, CNC machines, conveyors, and auxiliary manufacturing equipment.
• Work with VFDs, motors, servos, encoders, and motor-control systems .
• Replace bearings, seals, belts, chains, motors, and other mechanical components.
• Perform welding, cutting, fabrication, and basic machining as required.
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints, schematics, ladder logic, technical drawings, manuals, and machine documentation.
• Use precision measuring equipment, gauges, meters, and hand/power tools.
• Support equipment installations, production-line moves, process changes, and new equipment commissioning.
• Partner with engineering teams on equipment upgrades and production improvements.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability and uptime.
• Perform emergency repairs to minimize production interruptions.
• Complete and document preventative maintenance activities and equipment repairs within the CMMS.
• Maintain appropriate maintenance supplies, spare parts, and vendor relationships.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives and equipment-related process improvements.
• Assist with training and development of maintenance team members.
• Operate industrial lift equipment after completing required certifications.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, hot work, confined-space, and elevated-work requirements .

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 2+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience .
• Hands-on experience working with electrical systems ranging from low voltage through 480V .
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled industrial equipment .
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting capabilities.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to troubleshoot both power and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, one-line diagrams, blueprints, and machine documentation.
• Experience working safely around industrial machinery and automated production equipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with maintenance, engineering, and production teams.
• Ability to follow established safety procedures and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience .
• Experience supporting CNC machining equipment .
• Experience with FANUC robotics or robotic welding systems .
• Experience with automated manufacturing or process equipment.
• Experience supporting E-Coat / electrocoating systems or other industrial finishing equipment.
• Experience with continuous-pouring or composite-manufacturing equipment.
• Additional electrical training, coursework, or equivalent technical experience.
• Experience with CMMS platforms such as Limble or similar systems.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

This position works onsite in an active manufacturing environment and requires the ability to:

• Stand and move throughout the manufacturing floor for extended periods.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Work around industrial machinery and production equipment.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety footwear.
• Perform work that may require respirator use.
• Safely perform elevated, confined-space, and hot-work activities when required.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a dependable, safety-focused maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting difficult equipment problems and working directly with production machinery. The strongest candidates will combine solid mechanical skills with exposure to 480V electrical systems, PLC-controlled equipment, CNC machinery, robotics, hydraulics, and pneumatics .

If you enjoy keeping complex manufacturing equipment running and want a hands-on position where your work has a direct impact on production uptime and reliability, we encourage you to apply.