Industrial Maintenance Lead - PLC Diagnostics & Automated Systems Up to $43.00/Hour + Annual Bonuses

• Greater Milwaukee Area
• 100% Onsite

Direct-Hire Compensation & Earnings:

$43.00/hour starting base rate + multiple annual performance-based cash bonuses + comprehensive corporate benefits package.

Work Schedule & Quality of Life:

Fixed, predictable 1st Shift | Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM) | Complete schedule stability with no chaotic 24/7 on-call grind.

Company Culture & Facility:

Market-leading, employee-centric manufacturer in the Greater Milwaukee area; technologically advanced facility focusing on high-speed system reliability, continuous equipment upgrades, and integrated robotics.

Core Technical Scope:

Advanced PLC program monitoring and diagnostics (Allen-Bradley or Siemens), industrial robotics, high-voltage AC/DC electrical networks, advanced pneumatic and high-pressure hydraulic circuitry, and shop fabrication/welding.

Strict Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green Card); 7+ years of dedicated industrial machinery maintenance experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting; local Greater Milwaukee / North Shore commute. If you are a veteran industrial maintenance professional or automation specialist looking to trade constant emergency night calls and corporate bureaucracy for an elite level of work-life balance, this direct-hire career track offers the perfect destination. This market-leading, employee-centric manufacturer is widely recognized throughout the region for its technological innovation and exceptional long-term staff retention. Rather than simply running machinery to failure, the organization focuses heavily on high-speed system reliability, continuous technical upgrades, and cutting-edge robotic integration. The day-to-day environment completely redefines standard industrial maintenance. Working alongside a highly collaborative production leadership team, you will operate as a respected technical problem-solver on the shop floor. The company completely rejects rigid corporate silos, ensuring that deep trade expertise is valued, trusted, and directly rewarded. Backed by exceptional business stability, a fixed 1st shift schedule, an outstanding hourly wage, and multiple annual performance cash bonuses, this role provides a rare long-term home for a top-tier trades professional. What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

Lead System Diagnostics & Machinery Recovery:

Perform advanced technical diagnostics, root-cause analysis, and precision repairs on high-capacity industrial automation, complex robotic cells, and integrated production machinery.

Troubleshoot Industrial PLC Networks:

Serve as the primary onsite technical authority for PLC systems, executing advanced troubleshooting, signal tracing, program monitoring, and logic optimizations on Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms.

Interpret Complex Engineering Drawings:

Read and navigate highly complex mechanical assembly prints, structural layout drawings, and multi-page electrical/fluid power schematics to rapidly isolate system faults.

Maintain Power & Fluid Networks:

Execute comprehensive preventive maintenance and system rebuilds across high-voltage AC/DC electrical distribution, advanced pneumatic manifolds, and high-pressure hydraulic loops.

Execute Machinery Modifications:

Utilize precision welding and machine shop fabrication tools to safely modify production machinery, rebuild worn assemblies, or repair critical close-tolerance machine components.

Collaborate & Mentor:

Partner cross-functionally with plant leadership to eliminate unplanned downtime while providing informal technical mentorship to junior maintenance technicians. What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications) 7+

Years Industrial Maintenance Depth:

Verifiable, progressive background maintaining and troubleshooting complex electro-mechanical machinery inside a fast-paced manufacturing facility.

PLC & Robotics Fluency:

Proven experience interfacing with, monitoring, and troubleshooting automated manufacturing lines, industrial sensors, robotic arms, and major PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 / Logix or Siemens TIA Portal).

Fluid Power & Electrical Mastery:

Solid hands-on expertise rebuilding fluid power components (pneumatic valves, cylinders, hydraulic pumps/actuators) alongside safe high-voltage AC/DC electrical troubleshooting.

Fabrication & Welding Skills:

Demonstrated proficiency with shop machinery and industrial welding (MIG/TIG/Stick) to support rapid equipment repairs and structural modifications on the floor.

Stable Employment Background:

A consistent, rock-solid work history demonstrating long-term commitment, exceptional attendance habits, and personal accountability with past employers.

Location & Legal Authorization:

U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder residing within a comfortable daily driving radius of the Greater Milwaukee / North Shore area. Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

Robotic Cell Teaching:

Direct experience teaching paths, setting up payloads, or troubleshooting I/O on FANUC, ABB, or KUKA robotic platforms.

VFD & Motion Control Setup:

Hands-on parameter tuning and commissioning of variable frequency drives (VFDs) and multi-axis servo drives.

Predictive Maintenance Tools:

Exposure to vibration analysis, thermography, or oil analysis tools for condition-based machine monitoring. Please apply here or at impactsolutions.com/opportunities where you can see and apply for any of our open positions.