Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Specialist (Hydraulics, Pneumatics & 480V)

Published: 6/14/2022

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Job DescriptionElectro-Mechanical Maintenance Specialist (Hydraulics, Pneumatics & 480V)

Company: Seidel Tanning Corp | Location: Milwaukee, WI | Shift: First | Union: UFCW 1473 (CBA-covered)

Is this you?

Do you thrive diagnosing tough mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems using schematics and meters?
Can you align motors and gearboxes with precision—and switch gears to trace a control circuit on a VFD?
Are you comfortable on a scissor lift, around conveyors, and in a wet, humid production space?
Do you enjoy keeping a plant running through proactive PMs and meticulous documentation?

If you answered yes, step into a first-shift role that keeps our Milwaukee leather manufacturing operations moving safely and efficiently.

What you’ll do

Own PMs and inspections across leather processing lines: splitters, shavers, wringers, coloring drums, paste/toggle/vacuum drying systems.
Troubleshoot with ammeters/ohmmeters, drawings, and diagnostic tools to resolve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical faults.
Rebuild and align drive systems: motors, gearboxes, couplings, bearings, and seals.
Maintain plant utilities and process systems: air compressors, pumps, wastewater treatment mixers and chemical dosing gear.
Weld/fabricate and use precision measurement to repair or replace components.
Operate scissor lifts and follow strict safety/LOTO procedures.
Use our maintenance management system to log work orders, track asset history, and plan follow-ups.
Read electrical blueprints; assist with PLC troubleshooting; handle low-voltage to 480V three-phase systems including starters and VFDs.
Champion safe work practices for electrical and machinery operations.

What you bring

Hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
Hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical knowledge with strong print-reading skills.
Proven troubleshooting ability using meters and diagnostic tools.
Mechanical repair strength plus welding/fabrication and precision measuring.
Maintenance management software familiarity.
Scissor lift operation skills; certification preferred.
Experience with PLCs and industrial electrician practices is a big plus.
Apprenticeship, journeyman card, or military maintenance background preferred.
Team-first communicator in English with solid analytical skills.
Safe troubleshooting from low voltage through 480V systems.
Comfort working in wet, humid production areas.

Extra points for proficiency in

Equipment & tech exposure

Pay, schedule, and perks

This role is a union position covered by our collective bargaining agreement with UFCW 1473.