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

Seidel Tanning & Leather; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays and vacation per union

Job summary

Seidel Tanning Corp in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Specialist to own PMs on leather processing lines and troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and drive systems. You will read schematics, align motors/gearboxes, and repair using diagnostic tools.

Candidates should have hands-on industrial maintenance experience, hydraulics/pneumatics knowledge, and PLC familiarity. Union environment; first shift; safety and LOTO practices required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems with print reading.
• Ability to troubleshoot with meters, drawings, and diagnostic tools.
• Experience with PLCs and industrial controls is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical skills

Print reading

Diagnostics tools

PLC knowledge

Welding

Maintenance software

Scissor lift operation

Safety compliance

Education

Apprenticeship or journeyman card

Tools

Ammeters

Ohmmeters

Diagnostics meters

Job description

Electro-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 doOwn 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 bringHands-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 inCommercial Plumbing and general PlumbingFacilities MaintenancePneumatics repair/troubleshootingMotor replacement/repair/maintenancePreventive Maintenance & InspectionHVAC Maintenance and Boiler TroubleshootingLift Truck Repair & MaintenanceEquipment and Conveyor Repair & MaintenanceEquipment & tech exposureConveyor SystemsPay, schedule, and perks$25–$35.00 per hourFirst shift, Monday through FridayNo travelOvertime available, distributed per contractHealth insurance/pensionPaid holidays and vacation per contract seniority scheduleTools, uniforms, and boot allowance providedThis role is a union position covered by our collective bargaining agreement with UFCW 1473.