Maintenance Engineer

Location: Northside Milwaukee, WI (Local candidates only; no relocation assistance)

Compensation: $85,000 – $110,000 Base + Strong Bonus

Benefits: Full Medical/Dental/Vision + Strong 401(k) Match

About the Role

We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to drive plant reliability, increase OEE, and lead continuous improvement initiatives at our advanced manufacturing facility on the north side of Milwaukee. In this role, you will oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs, clear production bottlenecks, and lead equipment optimization projects across our paint lines and automated material-handling systems.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop and optimize preventive/predictive maintenance programs for complex equipment and paint systems.

· Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC ladder logic controls issues.

· Lead reliability improvement initiatives (OEE) using Lean tools, 5 Why, FMEA, and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).

· Oversee equipment modifications, startups, spare parts management, and outside contractor projects.

· Ensure all maintenance operations meet internal EHS and safety standards.

Requirements

· Location: Must live in or be able to commute daily to the Northside of Milwaukee.

· Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related technical field.

· Experience: 3+ years in maintenance engineering, reliability engineering, or plant maintenance management.

· Technical Skills: Strong background in PLC troubleshooting, industrial automation, pneumatics/hydraulics, and Lean methodologies.