Machine Center Electromechanical Maintenance Technician (3 PM to 3 AM)

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 4,400 people company-wide.
Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation.
Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.

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More information is available on our website www.waupacafoundry.com

Machine Center Electromechanical Maintenance Technician (3 PM to 3 AM)

This position is located in Waupaca, Wisconsin. 

ROLE:

The Electromechanical Maintenance Technician will perform preventative maintenance, repairs, machine overhauls, machine installs, inspections, services, and general cleaning on facility equipment and systems while most importantly, exceeding safety expectations.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintaining a safe and organized workplace.
• Performs preventive maintenance, inspections, and service on machines in a fast-paced production focused facility.
• Work during plant shutdowns which typically occur on weekends and holidays.
• Installs new equipment or moves current equipment to facilitate production efficiency.
• Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
• Work during machine center shutdowns which typically occur on off production weekends and holidays.
• Installs new equipment or moves current equipment to facilitate production efficiency.
• Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.
• Identifies the root causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
• Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
• Prepares reports documenting work performed.
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Assist outside contractors as needed for special projects.
• Use computers to create work orders, order parts, monitor systems, submit reports, accurately record time confirmations, and check email.  Primary programs will be Microsoft office suit, Indusoft, and SAP.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED required, associate’s degree preferred

• Vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience preferred.
• Previous industrial/electrical mechanical maintenance experience preferred.
• Previous welding/fabricating/plumbing/pipefitting experience preferred.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn required.
• Must be able to efficiently troubleshoot equipment failures and determine appropriate repair timeline to production.
• Experience with programmable logic controllers preferred.
• Siemens TIA Portal.
• Strong electrical aptitude and a willingness to learn required.
• Ability to read electrical schematics required.
• Ability to bend and install conduit or willingness to learn required.
• Identify voltage of equipment and place in electrically safe condition. To include equipment from 120V to 24900V.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV), and welding.
• Robotic programming and troubleshooting.

• Ability to use forklifts, cranes, electrical pallet jacks, etc.
• High level of attention to details. 
• Ability to work on elevated work structures while wearing appropriate PPE to include aerial lift platforms and cat walks.
• Ability to work in and around dirty/dusty locations while wearing appropriate PPE.
• Ability to work inside confined spaces while using appropriate PPE.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and demanding production focused environment.

• Ability to lift 30 lbs. continually and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to walk and or stand constantly throughout a shift.
• Able to climb stairs/ladders, bend, stretch, push, pull, pinch, kneel, and move as needed to preform duties.
• Must be able to visually inspect parts and machines.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

If selected for consideration, candidates must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, aptitude tests, references verification, pre-employment drug screening, a pre-employment physical, and a job function test.

BENEFITS:

Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Short and long term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employer funded retirement plan
• Paid vacations/holidays
• Wellness program
• Fitness membership
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employer supported career development, including tuition reimbursement

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.