Maintenance Engineer

Walter USA LLC; Greer, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Generous PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

Walter Tools is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer for our Greer, SC facility. You will develop preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for CNC grinding machines and support equipment, driving reliability and uptime.

You will lead root cause analysis, implement improvements, and train technicians while collaborating with production and engineering teams to maximize OEE and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent knowledge with 5+ years of hands-on maintenance engineering experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on maintenance engineering experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CNC grinding machines (ANCA, Rollomatic, Reinecker) is a strong advantage.
• Proficiency with data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel and Power BI; SAP a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across operations, engineering and quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies for CNC grinding machines and facility equipment.
• Lead corrective maintenance activities, perform RCA and FMEA to eliminate recurring failures.
• Improve PM/PdM strategies and train maintenance staff for better OEE.
• Monitor KPIs (OEE, MTBF, MTTR) and present data-driven insights via Power BI/Excel.
• Ensure OSHA/EHS compliance and safe work practices across maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with CNC operators and process engineers to resolve machine-related issues.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Data analysis

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Power BI

Excel

SAP

Job description

Maintenance Engineer — Greer, South Carolina

About Walter Tools Founded 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 Responsibilities

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

Develop, 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 & Reliability

Lead 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 & Reporting

Monitor 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 & Compliance

Ensure 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 Profile

• Bachelor’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

• Excellent 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.

About Walter Tools

For more than 100 years, Walter has stood for competence and quality in the field of machining technology. The company was founded in 1919 by Richard Walter and has its headquarters in Tübingen, Germany. The wide portfolio includes precision tools for milling, turning, grooving, drilling and threading, as well as individual special tools and technology solutions along the process chain. An additional element is Walter Tool Management Solutions, providing customers with cost planning security, continuous productivity improvements and quicker returns on their investment beyond the cutting tools. Meanwhile, with production facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia, numerous subsidiaries, sales partners, and 3.800 employees worldwide, Walter has a global presence and customers in more than 80 countries. Alongside Engineering Kompetenz, the corporate culture promotes diversity and a sustainable company strategy.