Maintenance Technician

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

Plant Reliability Technician — Tannery Equipment & UtilitiesMilwaukee-based. First shift, Monday–Friday. No travel. Join Seidel Tanning Corp and help power a legacy industry by elevating reliability, safety, and throughput in our leather manufacturing facility. This is a union position covered by our collective bargaining agreement with UFCW 1473.Your missionIncrease uptime and reduce unplanned downtime through disciplined preventive maintenance, precise repair work, and cross-disciplinary troubleshooting—from hydraulics and pneumatics to controls and 480V power.Impact areasCore production assets: Maintain and repair splitters, shavers, wringers, coloring drums, and paste/toggle/vacuum drying systems.Drives & motion: Service motors, gearboxes, couplings, bearings, and seals; execute precision alignments.Utilities & process: Support air compressors, pumps, wastewater treatment equipment, mixers, and chemical dosing systems.Electrical & controls: Read electrical blueprints; diagnose with meters; assist with PLC troubleshooting; work safely from low voltage through 480V three-phase, starters, and VFDs.Fabrication: Weld and fabricate; use precision measuring instruments to return equipment to spec.Safety & systems: Follow LOTO and all safety standards; capture work in the maintenance management system to build history and schedule next actions.What success looks likePM compliance is high, findings are documented, and follow-ups are scheduled.Root causes are identified using schematics/prints and diagnostic tools (ammeters, ohmmeters).Repairs are completed right-the-first-time, and assets return to service safely.QualificationsIndustrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.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.Comfort with maintenance management software for work orders and history.Scissor lift operation; certification preferred.Desirable: PLC exposure and industrial electrician practices.Preferred: completed apprenticeship, journeyman card, or military maintenance background.Effective English communication; team-oriented.Ability to safely troubleshoot low voltage through 480V systems.Industrial mechanic experience and strong mechanical aptitude.Willingness to work in a wet, humid production environment.Preferred proficienciesCommercial Plumbing and general PlumbingFacilities MaintenancePneumatics Experience and TroubleshootingMotor Replacement/Repair/MaintenancePreventive Maintenance & InspectionHVAC Maintenance and Boiler TroubleshootingLift Truck Repair & MaintenanceEquipment Repair & Maintenance, including ConveyorsSystems you’ll encounterConveyor SystemsCompensation & benefits$25–$35.00 per hourFirst shift, Monday through FridayNo travelOvertime available, distributed per contractHealth insurance/pensionPaid holidays and vacation per contract seniority scheduleTools, uniforms, and boot allowance provided