Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Overview:
We’re looking for an Industrial Maintenance Electrician who specializes in maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying control systems on equipment within a steel-focused manufacturing environment. You’ll work on a mix of automated machinery, legacy systems, and facility electrical infrastructure to keep production running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and optimize control systems on CNC machinery, steel-processing equipment, heat-treat systems, and other industrial production assets.
• Modify, upgrade, and install electrical/electronic components, circuits, and wiring to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Interpret schematics, electrical diagrams, PLC logic, and machine tool electronics to diagnose and resolve system issues.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on machinery and facility electrical distribution systems.
• Assist engineering teams with equipment modifications and support control system upgrades.
• Provide technical direction to contractors and team members as needed.
• Maintain a safe, organized workspace in alignment with plant safety and 5S standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Industrial Electrician experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial setting—experience with steel, metals, machining, or similar environments preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting ability across PLCs, drives, sensors, and machine tool controls.
• Experience with Siemens and Fanuc controls is valuable, but candidates with any major control platform (Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, etc.) are encouraged to apply.
• Comfortable supporting both modern automation systems and older/legacy/DC equipment.
• Working knowledge of ladder logic and industrial control fundamentals.
• High-voltage and electrical distribution experience preferred.
• Familiarity with AC/DC overhead cranes common in heavy manufacturing.
• Skilled in conduit installation, wiring, and construction-style electrical work.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical prints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Competent in basic arithmetic and computer-based maintenance systems (CMMS experience is a plus).
• Self-motivated, technically sound, and able to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.

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