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Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Specialist; Hydraulics, Pneumatics
Job in
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 53244, USA
Listed on 2026-10-19
Listing for:
Seidel Tanning & Leather
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-19
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Company:
Seidel Tanning Corp |
Location:
Milwaukee, WI |
Shift: First | Union: UFCW 1473 (CBA-covered)
Is this you?
Do you thrive diagnosing tough mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems using schematics and meters?
Can you align motors and gearboxes with precision—and switch gears to trace a control circuit on a VFD?
Are you comfortable on a scissor lift, around conveyors, and in a wet, humid production space?
Do you enjoy keeping a plant running through proactive PMs and meticulous documentation?
If you answered yes, step into a first-shift role that keeps our Milwaukee leather manufacturing operations moving safely and efficiently.
What you’ll doOwn PMs and inspections across leather processing lines: splitters, shavers, wringers, coloring drums, paste/toggle/vacuum drying systems.
Troubleshoot with ammeters/ohmmeters, drawings, and diagnostic tools to resolve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical faults.
Rebuild and align drive systems: motors, gearboxes, couplings, bearings, and seals.
Maintain plant utilities and process systems: air compressors, pumps, wastewater treatment mixers and chemical dosing gear.
Weld/fabricate and use precision measurement to repair or replace components.
Operate scissor lifts and follow strict safety/LOTO procedures.
Use our maintenance management system to log work orders, track asset history, and plan follow-ups.
Read electrical blueprints; assist with PLC troubleshooting; handle low-voltage to 480V three-phase systems including starters and VFDs.Champion safe work practices for electrical and machinery operations.
What you bring
Hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
Hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical knowledge with strong print-reading skills.
Proven troubleshooting ability using meters and diagnostic tools.
Mechanical repair strength plus welding/fabrication and precision measuring.
Maintenance management software familiarity.
Scissor lift operation skills; certification preferred.
Experience with PLCs and industrial electrician practices is a big plus.
Apprenticeship, journeyman card, or military maintenance background preferred.
Team-first communicator in English with solid analytical skills.
Safe troubleshooting from low voltage through 480V systems.
Comfort working in wet, humid production areas.
Extra points for proficiency in Commercial Plumbing and general Plumbing Facilities Maintenance Pneumatics repair/troubleshooting
Motor replacement/repair/maintenance
Preventive Maintenance & InspectionHVAC Maintenance and Boiler Troubleshooting Lift Truck Repair & Maintenance Equipment and Conveyor Repair & Maintenance Equipment & tech exposure
Conveyor Systems Pay, schedule, and perks $25–$35.00 per hour First shift, Monday through Friday No travel
Overtime available, distributed per contract
Health insurance/pension
Paid holidays and vacation per contract seniority schedule
Tools, uniforms, and boot allowance provided
This role is a union position covered by our collective bargaining agreement with UFCW 1473.
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