Capital Equipment Maintenance Specialist

Alto-Shaam • Menomonee Falls, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Capital Equipment Maintenance Specialist will be responsible for maintaining, enhancing, and continuously improving PM programs for all production equipment, including press brakes, lasers, punch presses, and robotic welders. This role involves managing equipment files, manuals, maintenance procedures, parts ordering, and inventory at a lead-person level, as well as interfacing with external vendors and understanding service contracts. The specialist will troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment with mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic controls to maximize capital equipment uptime, diagnosing root causes of failures using structured problem-solving methods and returning equipment to OEM condition. Additionally, the role supports Manufacturing Engineering on new equipment installations, moves, upgrades, and project work, providing hands-on technical input during commissioning and startup. The position requires completing and maintaining all required maintenance logs, PM records, and related files to lead-person documentation standards, while strictly adhering to all company and departmental safety policies and OSHA/MSD requirements, ensuring safe working conditions and good housekeeping standards.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in industrial maintenance, Mechatronics, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and verifiable hands-on experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Minimum five years of hands-on maintenance experience in a metal fabrication or high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Experience with laser cutting systems (CO₂ and/or fiber), press brakes, punch turrets, robotic welders, and similar capital equipment or demonstrated ability to learn.
• Experience with PC-based automation platforms including PLCs, DCS, ASI bus networks, and ladder logic programming.
• Proven lubrication principles knowledge and continuous improvement of machine PM programs.
• Proficiency with hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, mechanical and electrical drawings, assembly drawings, and associated symbols.
• Ability to operate and maintain hand and power tools, metal fabrication equipment, welding/cutting equipment, plumbing and electrical equipment, and precision measuring instruments and meters.
• Advanced shop math: working in all units of measure, fractions, and decimals.
• Basic computer proficiency: Microsoft Word, Excel; CMMS or maintenance software.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis ability.
• High degree of independence; able to prioritize and manage workload with minimal supervision.
• Inquisitive mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional time management: balancing urgent breakdowns with ongoing PM schedules.
• Critical thinking and innovative problem solving.
• Teamwork and adaptability to shifting demands, viewpoints, and customer needs.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication; empathetic and servant-oriented in interactions with internal customers.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant trade certifications, training courses, and OEM training are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, enhance, and continuously improve PM programs for all production equipment (press brakes, lasers, punch presses, robotic welders, etc.).
• Manage equipment files, manuals, maintenance procedures, parts ordering, parts storage, and inventory at lead-person level.
• Interface with external vendors; understand service contracts and OEM responsibilities.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment with mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic controls to maximize capital equipment uptime.
• Diagnose root cause of failures using structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D); return equipment to OEM condition in a timely manner.
• Install, repair, rebuild, and maintain machinery, small tools, and mechanical equipment used in production and related services.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering on new equipment installations, equipment moves, upgrades, and project work requiring maintenance expertise.
• Assist with capital project planning, providing hands-on technical input during commissioning and startup.
• Complete and maintain all required maintenance logs, PM records, and related files to lead-person documentation standards.
• Strictly adhere to all company and departmental safety policies and OSHA/MSD requirements.
• Ensure safe working conditions and good housekeeping standards are upheld at all times.

Benefits

• Earn an annual bonus on your gross income, which has averaged 15% over the past five years
• Low to NO COST premiums for full coverage healthcare with wellness participation
• 11 paid holidays
• Generous earned PTO
• Advancement opportunities to grow through our career ladders program
• Tuition assistance to pursue a degree or certification
• Fitness reimbursement for gym memberships, classes, or training sessions
• Biannual performance reviews with yearly merit increases
• Annual free lunch with the company president to celebrate your work anniversary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree