Senior Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technologist

ATS•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Are you the expert people call when complex machines go down? Step into a senior, hands-on role where you’ll solve tough problems, elevate reliability, and shape maintenance standards across advanced manufacturing environments. What you’ll do Execute expert break-fix and preventive maintenance: observe equipment in operation to isolate root causes; disassemble to access faulty parts; inspect components; adjust controls and mechanisms; repair/replace parts; verify results with electrical/mechanical testing; recondition and repair machine tools. Source parts and supplies; evaluate and propose alternatives that enhance cost-effectiveness and reliability. Assemble retrofit/upgrade/alternate-function packages and drive their implementation. Independently perform maintenance to industry benchmarks; write maintenance standards and instructions for modified or new manufacturing assets. Direct customer counterparts on maintenance optimization, reliability tactics, and PM processes. Operate lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other metalworking equipment; perform welding as needed to fabricate or repair parts. Alter, troubleshoot, and analyze complex control systems to resolve software, hardware, and configuration issues. Use advanced maintenance technologies to capture equipment performance data; analyze trends and recommend improvements. Document all work in service reports and management systems; clearly explain findings and performance data. Create technical manuals and develop operating/maintenance procedures related to upgrades and automation integrations. Coach lower-level technicians, provide project leadership, deliver on-the-job training, and lead technical development programs for customers and peers. Follow all safety policies, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines; maintain situational awareness and call out unsafe behaviors and conditions. Comply with customer contractor codes of conduct, housekeeping rules, and safety processes.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Associate degree (technical) plus 12+ years of related industry experience, or 15+ years of industry experience.
Comprehensive understanding of electrical, mechanical, fluid power, and control systems; ability to diagnose, evaluate alternatives, and make repairs.
Ability to use standard and specialized tools and relevant programming software.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively (local, national, international).

Nice To Haves

Condition-based maintenance techniques, precision alignments, process equipment maintenance, and automation integration.
Deep experience with PLCs, field device troubleshooting, electrical drives and motor systems, and motion control technologies.
Mechanical troubleshooting
120/208/240/480 VAC power systems
Electrical troubleshooting and repair
High-voltage systems
Industrial electrical applications
Machine safety inspections

Responsibilities

Execute expert break-fix and preventive maintenance
Source parts and supplies; evaluate and propose alternatives
Assemble retrofit/upgrade/alternate-function packages and drive their implementation
Independently perform maintenance to industry benchmarks
Direct customer counterparts on maintenance optimization, reliability tactics, and PM processes
Operate metalworking equipment; perform welding as needed
Alter, troubleshoot, and analyze complex control systems
Use advanced maintenance technologies to capture equipment performance data
Document all work in service reports and management systems
Create technical manuals and develop operating/maintenance procedures
Coach lower-level technicians, provide project leadership, deliver on-the-job training, and lead technical development programs for customers and peers
Follow all safety policies, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines
Comply with customer contractor codes of conduct, housekeeping rules, and safety processes