First-Shift Plant Reliability Technician (Union)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Paid holidays and vacation per union

Job summary

Seidel Tanning Corp is seeking a Plant Reliability Technician for our Milwaukee tannery facility. In this role you will improve uptime, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and PLC-related issues in a high-humidity production environment.

You will work first shift, Monday–Friday, with no travel. Union position under UFCW 1473, offering health insurance, pension, and holiday/vacation per contract.

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems; strong schematic/blueprint reading.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and repair using diagnostic meters and mechanical tools.
• Welding/fabrication capability and precision measurement proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Increase uptime and reduce unplanned downtime through preventive maintenance and disciplined repairs.
• Troubleshoot across hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and PLC systems; read electrical blueprints.
• Perform repair work, welding, fabrication, and precision alignment.
• Operate scissor lifts and use diagnostic tools; document work in CMMS.
• Follow safety standards and wear PPE; maintain accurate maintenance history.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Electrical systems

Schematic/blueprint reading

Diagnostic meters

Welding & fabrication

Maintenance software

Scissor lift operation

Team communication

Education

Apprenticeship / journeyman card

Military maintenance background

Tools

Diagnostic meters

Precision measuring instruments

Welding equipment

Job description

Seidel Tanning Corp is seeking a Plant Reliability Technician for our Milwaukee tannery facility. In this role you will improve uptime, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and PLC-related issues in a high-humidity production environment.

You will work first shift, Monday–Friday, with no travel. Union position under UFCW 1473, offering health insurance, pension, and holiday/vacation per contract.