Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Specialist – Robotics & PLCs

Impact Recruitment Ltd; Brown Deer (WI); On-site; USD 80,496 - 98,384; Full time

Job summary

Impact Recruitment Ltd is sourcing an Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Specialist – Robotics & PLCs for a client in the Greater Milwaukee area. The role is 100% onsite, permanent, with a salary around $89,440 per year.

The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years in industrial maintenance, PLC/robotics expertise (Allen-Bradley/Siemens), and a strong background in fluid power, welding, and electrical diagnostics. Local residency near Milwaukee/North Shore is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Expertise with automated systems, sensors, robotics, PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Siemens).
• Experience with pneumatics/hydraulic fluid power rebuilds and AC/DC diagnostics.
• Welding and machinery modification experience for rapid recovery.
• Strong work history showing commitment and reliability.
• Must reside within a reasonable driving radius of Greater Milwaukee/North Shore.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, root-cause analysis, and precision repairs on automation and robotics.
• Lead onsite PLC troubleshooting and system optimization.
• Interpret complex mechanical/electrical schematics to diagnose failures.
• Execute preventative maintenance on electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Use welding and fabrication to modify equipment and repair components.
• Collaborate with plant operations leadership to minimize downtime and mentor juniors.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

Robotics systems

Electrical diagnostics

Fluid power

Welding & fabrication

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Welding equipment

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Specialist – Robotics & PLCs

Location: Brown Deer, WI 53223 • Employment Type: Permanent • Salary: $89,440/Yr • Onsite: 100% Onsite • Direct-Hire • Greater Milwaukee Area

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Perform advanced technical diagnostics, root-cause analysis, and precision repairs on high-capacity industrial automation, complex robotics, and integrated manufacturing lines.
• Serve as the primary onsite technical authority for PLC systems, executing advanced troubleshooting, program monitoring, and system optimizations (Allen Bradley and Siemens).
• Interpret highly complex mechanical blueprints, structural designs, and sophisticated electrical schematics to isolate and resolve high-level system failures rapidly.
• Execute comprehensive, data-driven preventative maintenance tasks on AC/DC electrical systems, advanced pneumatics, and high-pressure hydraulic circuitry.
• Utilize precision welding and shop fabrication skills to safely modify production equipment or repair critical, close-tolerance machine components.
• Partner cross-functionally with plant operations leadership to minimize unplanned downtime while providing technical mentorship and guidance to junior team members.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• 7+ years of progressively responsible industrial maintenance experience operating inside a sophisticated, fast-paced manufacturing facility.
• Verifiable expertise interfacing with and troubleshooting automated systems, sensors, robotics, and major PLC platforms (Allen Bradley/Siemens).
• A strong, comprehensive background executing complex fluid power rebuilds (pneumatic/hydraulic) and high-voltage AC/DC electrical diagnostics.
• Demonstrated proficiency handling industrial welding and machinery modification to support rapid equipment recovery.
• A rock-solid, consistent work history that reflects long-term commitment, exceptional attendance habits, and professional dedication with past employers.
• Local proximity, with the requirement to reside within a dependable daily driving radius of the Greater Milwaukee / North Shore area.