What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technologist position at Waupaca Foundry?
Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technologist Is this you?
Openings may be filled as an Electrical Maintenance Technician or a Maintenance Mechanic—we’ll align your offer with your experience and plant needs.
Electrical track
You Should Be Proficient In
- You thrive on solving tough equipment problems—fast.
- You’re comfortable on 2nd or 3rd shift and don’t mind occasional weekend/holiday shutdown work.
- You like pairing hands-on skills with digital tools like SAP, Indusoft, and Microsoft Office.
- Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, services, and repairs across production assets.
- Lead and support equipment installations, relocations, and overhauls to improve throughput.
- Diagnose root causes of failures and execute efficient corrections to reduce downtime.
- Create work orders, order parts, capture time confirmations, and submit reports in our systems.
- Maintain a clean, organized, safe shop; support contractors on special projects.
Openings may be filled as an Electrical Maintenance Technician or a Maintenance Mechanic—we’ll align your offer with your experience and plant needs.
Electrical track
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical components and control systems on production equipment.
- Execute electrical inspections, testing, and PM; uphold electrical safety and lockout/tagout.
- Work with motors, sensors, drives, PLCs, and control panels; install, wire, and test new controls.
- Read/maintain electrical schematics and documentation with strong attention to detail.
- Grow into PLC and robotic programming/troubleshooting; bend/install conduit as needed.
- Identify equipment voltage (120V–24,900V) and place systems in an electrically safe condition.
- Deep-clean machinery and components; remove/reinstall parts as required.
- Oil and lubricate moving parts to spec.
- Repair/replace bearings, belts, chains, gear assemblies, and similar components.
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues; assist with rebuilds and overhauls.
- 2nd and 3rd shift availability required.
- Plant shutdowns typically occur on weekends and holidays.
- Minimal travel.
- Industrial or electrical maintenance experience preferred.
- Welding, fabrication, plumbing, or pipefitting experience preferred.
- Hydraulic/pneumatic systems experience preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with willingness to learn required.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational/community college coursework preferred.
- Analytical and problem-solving strength; set realistic repair timelines for production.
- Clear written and verbal communication; effective independently and on a team.
- Blueprint/schematic reading and accurate tape-measure use.
- Ongoing trainings and webinars to stay current.
- Ability to obtain certifications (welding, crane, backflow preventer, hydraulic).
- Basic hand tools; battery/electric/air tools.
- Saws, drills, grinders, torches, welders, pipe threaders.
- Forklift, aerial lift, overhead hoist.
- Electrical testing equipment (electrical-focused roles).
- Software: Microsoft Office Suite, Indusoft, SAP.
- Work at heights on aerial lifts and catwalks with PPE.
- Operate in dusty/dirty areas and confined spaces with PPE.
- Potential heat near molten iron/hot castings and winter cold outdoors.
- Fast-paced, production-focused setting.
- Prolonged standing/walking; climb stairs/ladders; bend, stretch, push, pull, pinch, kneel.
- Visual inspection of parts and machines; lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
- 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
- This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.
You Should Be Proficient In
- Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Electrical Repair
- Industrial Electrical Experience
Salary : $30 - $45