Maintenance Electrician
Company: Skylimit Systems
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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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.
Keywords: Skylimit Systems, Arlington Heights , Maintenance Electrician, Engineering , Milwaukee, Illinois
