Maintenance Engineer

Walter; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Walter Tools, Greer, SC, seeks an experienced Maintenance Engineer to optimize uptime of CNC grinding machines and supporting equipment used in drill manufacturing and reconditioning. Duties include developing PM/PdM/RCM programs, leading RCA, and improving maintenance processes. Strong CMMS, SAP, Power BI, and Lean TPM experience preferred.

On-site role with cross-functional collaboration. The engineer will apply predictive and preventive maintenance, oversee spares, and ensure safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; 5+ years of hands-on maintenance engineering in a precision manufacturing environment.
• 3–5+ years of maintenance or reliability engineering in CNC machining or precision manufacturing.
• Hands-on knowledge of CNC grinding machines; experience with ANCA, Rollomatic, or Reinecker platforms is a strong advantage.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and coolant systems.
• Experience with CMMS for maintenance planning, work-order management, and reporting.
• Familiarity with RCA tools, FMEA and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel, Power BI; SAP a plus.
• Strong communication skills in English; hands-on, on-floor presence.
• Lean or TPM experience; CMPR credential a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve PM, PdM, and RCM programs for CNC grinding machines and facility equipment.
• Manage condition-monitoring programs (vibration, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasound) to detect degradation.
• Lead corrective maintenance and reliability initiatives; collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve OEE.
• Provide technical support for installation, modification, and relocation of equipment; create supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with operators and process engineers to address machine-related quality or performance issues.
• Monitor and report maintenance KPIs (OEE, MTBF, MTTR, maintenance cost per machine); support data-driven decisions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ISO 9001/14001/45001; lead EHS audits and LOTO procedures.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

CNC knowledge

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Lean/TPM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Power BI

Excel

SAP

Job description

Maintenance Engineer — Greer, South CarolinaAbout Walter ToolsFounded in 1919 and headquartered in Tübingen, Germany, Walter has over 100 years of expertise in precision cutting tools for milling, turning, grooving, drilling, and threading. With 3,800 employees and customers in more than 80 countries, Walter combines global reach with deep Engineering Kompetenz. Our Greer, SC production unit manufactures Walter Titex solid carbide drills and operates a key reconditioning center for drills and endmills across North America.What will I be doing?Walter Tools is seeking an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Engineer for our Greer, South Carolina production facility. This role is critical to maximizing the uptime and reliability of our CNC grinding machines and supporting equipment used in solid carbide drill manufacturing and reconditioning operations. The Maintenance Engineer develops and executes preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies, supports continuous improvement of our maintenance systems, and works closely with production and engineering teams to eliminate downtime and ensure machines perform at their required level.Key ResponsibilitiesPreventive & Predictive MaintenanceDevelop, implement, and continuously improve preventive (PM), predictive (PdM), and reliability-centered maintenance programs for all CNC grinding machines (ANCA, Rollomatic, and Reinecker), facility equipment, and utility systems.Implement and manage condition-monitoring programs, including vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and ultrasound, to detect early signs of equipment degradation and prevent unplanned failures.Establish and maintain asset criticality rankings to prioritize maintenance resources and reliability initiatives based on production impact.Develop and maintain spare-parts lists, reorder levels, and critical-spare inventory to minimize machine downtime during corrective maintenance events.Administer and continuously improve the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including maintenance plans, SOPs, work orders, spare-parts records, and performance reports.Corrective Maintenance & ReliabilityLead corrective maintenance activities on CNC grinding machines and supporting equipment, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and coolant systems.Analyze equipment failure data, machine work-order history, and condition-monitoring data using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and FMEA tools to identify recurring failure patterns and eliminate equipment “bad actors.”Lead cross-functional teams to implement equipment improvements, optimize PM/PdM strategies, and enhance operator and maintenance technician training to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).Provide technical support for the installation, modification, and relocation of equipment, ensuring optimal reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle performance, including the creation of supporting documentation.Collaborate with CNC operators and process engineers to identify machine-related quality or performance issues and implement mechanical or process-level solutions.Continuous Improvement & ReportingMonitor and report key maintenance KPIs, including OEE, Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), planned versus unplanned maintenance ratio, and maintenance cost per machine.Use data-analysis tools such as Power BI, Excel, or similar platforms to identify trends, present findings, and support data-driven maintenance decisions.Support local and global engineering projects and collaborate with other Walter and Sandvik plants to identify and share maintenance best practices.Lead projects end to end: define scope, create and maintain timelines, coordinate contractors, and follow up on progress and results with the Engineering Manager and site leadership.EHS & ComplianceEnsure all maintenance activities comply with OSHA regulations, Walter and Sandvik internal safety standards, and ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 requirements.Perform and document lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and ensure safe work practices are followed by all maintenance personnel during equipment servicing.Conduct risk assessments for maintenance activities and support EHS audits related to equipment safety and facility compliance.Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of maintenance-related hazardous materials, including coolants, grinding oils, lubricants, and carbide dust.Your ProfileBachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent knowledge gained through 5+ years of hands-on maintenance engineering experience in a precision manufacturing environment.3–5+ years of maintenance or reliability engineering experience in a CNC machining or precision manufacturing environment.Hands-on technical knowledge of CNC grinding machines; experience with ANCA, Rollomatic, or Reinecker platforms is a strong advantage.Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and coolant systems in a manufacturing setting.Experience with CMMS platforms for maintenance planning, work-order management, and reporting.Familiarity with RCA tools, FMEA methodology, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) principles.Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms; SAP experience is a plus.Strong written and oral communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate across production, engineering, and quality teams.Hands-on, self-driven approach with a strong presence on the production floor.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple maintenance priorities simultaneously.Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills across operations, engineering, and quality functions.Continuous-improvement mindset with experience applying Lean or TPM principles in a maintenance context.Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) credential is a plus.Benefits We OfferExcellent 401(k) plan offering a company match of 50% up to 3%, plus a 5% company contribution with every paycheck.100% vested after 90 days.Company-paid life insurance equal to 2x annual salary.Company-paid short-term disability coverage.Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus many elective benefits.100% tuition reimbursement.Generous employee referral program.Company discounts on new vehicles, cell phones and plans, hotels, rental cars, and more.Generous paid time off (PTO) policy.11 paid holidays.