Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Sigil Partners; London (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigil Partners is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer for an active manufacturing facility in Kentucky. You will keep production equipment operating safely and reliably, performing electrical, mechanical, and controls work as needed.

The role requires diagnosing electrical circuits, PLC-based controls, CNC equipment, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems, with a focus on root-cause analysis and rapid repair. Schedule flexibility includes weekends and holidays as business needs dictate.

Qualifications

• Engineering bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4–6 years of relevant industrial maintenance experience will be considered.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills and knowledge of power distribution.
• Experience diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting and CNC controls.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and communicate clearly with plant personnel.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose equipment problems in electrical circuits, machine controls, and mechanical assemblies.
• Perform maintenance and repairs to support reliable production equipment performance.
• Troubleshoot PLC-based and distributed control systems; adjust programs as needed.
• Support CNC equipment and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Follow safety procedures around machinery and electrical systems.
• Coordinate with production and maintenance teams to address equipment issues.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

CNC controls

Mechanical repairs

Safety procedures

Communication with plant personnel

Education

Engineering bachelor's degree

Tools

PLC systems

CNC controls

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Power distribution

Job description

A manufacturing company is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to keep production equipment operating safely and reliably. This position combines electrical troubleshooting, mechanical repairs, and controls support in an active plant environment.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose equipment problems involving electrical circuits, machine controls, and mechanical assemblies.
• Perform maintenance and repairs to support reliable production equipment performance.
• Troubleshoot PLC-based and distributed control systems, including program adjustments when needed.
• Support CNC equipment and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Use technical documentation and equipment data to identify problems and determine corrective actions.
• Coordinate with production and maintenance teams to address equipment issues and competing priorities.
• Follow established safety procedures when working around machinery and electrical systems.

What We’re Looking For

• An engineering bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• Candidates with a high school diploma or GED and 4–6 years of relevant industrial maintenance experience will also be considered.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills and knowledge of power distribution, circuitry, and industrial controls.
• Experience diagnosing and maintaining mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting and CNC controls.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions, analyze problems, and communicate clearly with plant personnel.
• CNC machine maintenance and high-pressure die casting equipment experience are preferred.

Work Setting & Schedule

• Onsite work in a manufacturing facility with machinery, elevated noise, and varying temperatures.
• Work may involve standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and accessing equipment in confined areas.
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to visually inspect equipment, distinguish colors, and judge depth during maintenance tasks.
• Schedule flexibility is required, including weekends and holidays as business needs dictate.