Plant Maintenance Engineer in Milwaukee

Energy Jobline ZR; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Family-owned business

Room to grow

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced Plant Engineer to own plant maintenance, equipment reliability, and engineering improvements at our leather tannery. This leadership role blends technical depth with daily problem solving in an industrial environment where operations must run at peak efficiency.

You will lead maintenance teams, drive capital projects, ensure OSHA safety compliance, manage vendors, and keep meticulous records to support production.

Qualifications

• Extensive background in mechanical, electrical, and/or process equipment.
• Experience leading or coordinating a maintenance team in an industrial setting.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Ability to manage projects, vendors, and competing priorities effectively.
• Familiarity with OSHA and industrial safety programs (Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout, etc.)
• Prior tannery or leather industry experience is a plus – we will train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Lead and prioritize all plant maintenance, working directly alongside the maintenance team.
• Coordinate with supervisors and management to schedule projects and address priorities.
• Ensure all preventive maintenance programs are consistently executed.
• Directly assist with maintenance projects as needed — this is a hands-on role.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Process equipment

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

We're looking for an experienced, hands‑on Plant Engineer to take ownership of plant maintenance, equipment reliability, and engineering improvements at our leather tannery. This is a leadership role that blends technical depth with day‑to‑day problem solving — ideal for someone who thrives in an industrial environment and takes pride in keeping operations running at their best.

What You’ll Do

Maintenance & Reliability

• Lead and prioritize all plant maintenance, working directly alongside the maintenance team
• Coordinate with supervisors and management to schedule projects and address priorities
• Ensure all preventive maintenance programs are consistently executed
• Directly assist with maintenance projects as needed — this is a hands‑on role

Engineering & Improvements

• Oversee plant equipment, processes, and related programs
• Drive improvements to maximize equipment performance and support production of specialty leathers
• Coordinate major repairs to the physical plant and equipment
• Develop, seek approval for, and implement capital improvement projects

Administration & Compliance

• Manage relationships with outside contractors and service providers
• Obtain quotes, order parts and services, and maintain parts inventory
• Keep accurate maintenance records and files for all machines and departments
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory programs, including OSHA, Confined Space, and

Lockout/Tagout

• Support training and development of the maintenance team
• Assist with wastewater pre-treatment operations and environmental testing as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive background in mechanical, electrical, and/or process equipment
• Experience leading or coordinating a maintenance team in an industrial setting
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a hands‑on approach to problem solving
• Ability to manage projects, vendors, and competing priorities effectively
• Familiarity with OSHA and industrial safety programs (Confined Space, Lockout/Tagout, etc.)
• Prior tannery or leather industry experience is a plus – we will train the right candidate

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package
• A key leadership role in an established, family‑owned business
• Stable, long‑term employment with room to grow
• All inquiries handled with strict confidentiality