Electromechanical Maintenance Technician

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!

Electromechanical Maintenance Technician - $5,000 Hiring Bonus!

At Charter Casting, our maintenance team is the backbone of our operation, keeping everything running smoothly. They tackle a variety of challenges, from installing and maintaining equipment to troubleshooting complex problems and executing preventive maintenance plans.

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5 Shifts Available at Charter Casting - 2900 E Richmond St, Shawano, WI 54166

1st Shift | 6am-4pm | Monday - Thursday

Weekend Shift Days | 7am to 7pm | Friday-Sunday

Weekend Shift Nights |7pm-7am | Friday-Sunday

2nd shift | 2pm - 12am | Monday - Thursday

3rd shift | 9pm-7am | Monday - Thursday

Why you'll love it here:

• Pay : Starting from $75k per year based on $36/hr and 40 hour work week (salary may change based on experience)
  
• $5,000 HIRING BONUS after 90 days
  
• We pay weekly!
  
• BENEFITS: Access great benefits like medical, dental, vision starting within 31 days of employment. Plus 401(k) with company match, 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays & paid time off!
  
• Safety: Work in an environment committed to safety and improvement
  
• Stability: Join an established Midwest company with four generations of family ownership - celebrating 90 years in 2026
  

What you'll do:

• Problem solve, troubleshoot, modify, adjust, and correct electromechanical issues and equipment.
  
• Perform regular and preventative maintenance (PMs) on electromechanical equipment.
  
• Perform inspections daily to determine startup problems.
  
• Verify part dimensions conform to provided specifications.
  
• Repair and calibrate pneumatic assemblies
  
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot hydraulic systems.
  
• Diagnose issues with sophisticated control systems and employ tactics to resolve them effectively.
  
• Maintain knowledge of drawings, blueprints, schematics, and inspection manuals.
  
• Fabricate replacements for temporary fixes.
  
• Maintain parts and equipment inventory by properly checking parts in and out of the CMMS.
  
• Support Electromechanical Technician I team members in the execution of the electromechanical technician learning program.
  
• Actively provide improvement ideas to the electromechanical technician learning program.
  
• Ensure all control systems of the production lines are operating according to procedures and minimize production down time.
  
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot facility HVAC systems.
  
• Update wiring on systems, equipment, machines, and other apparatus. Wire new systems, equipment, machines, and other apparatus.
  
• Ensure all electromechanical systems, equipment, machines, and other apparatus are safe for operation.
  
• Utilize lean principles and tools to troubleshoot, countermeasure, and improve processes and equipment.
  
• Follow all plant safety rules; including locking out of all plant equipment so that it is safe to work on; use safety equipment appropriate for the job; be aware of the safety of others.
  

What you bring:

• High School Diploma or GED - We can help with our free GED program.
  
• Accredited electrical apprenticeship, two years technical training with two plus years' industrial electromechanical experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Experience in reading and interpreting complex documents such as wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, instructions, safety rules, code books and specifications.
  
• Ability to inspect electrical systems, equipment, and machines for possible problems.
  
• Knowledge of medium voltage power distribution systems.
  
• Knowledge of drives, controls, motion controllers, PLCs, and/or motors.
  
• Basic knowledge of hydraulic/pneumatic commissioning and troubleshooting experience.
  
• Experience in working with electrical codes and regulations, electronic controls and devices and electrical/electronic theory.
  
• Experience operating electrical and mechanical testing equipment.
  
• Ability to use a wide variety of metal working, hand, and power equipment.
  
• Experience using precision measuring equipment and welding / torch equipment.
  
• Ability to use math skills including fractions, percentages, geometry, and probability.
  
• Ability to read and understand technical procedures.
  
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Ability to work well with other employees.
  
• Proficient in basic computer skills.
  
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, bending, lifting up to 60 lbs., and ability to meet physical demands with or without reasonable accommodation.
  

Nice to have:

• Journeyman's card
  
• Experience in foundry or metals
  
• Experience commissioning and troubleshooting Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs and Drives.
  
• Proven expertise in AC/DC motor maintenance
  
• HVAC Certification or maintenance experience
  
• Industrial electrical troubleshooting, and hydraulics & pneumatics.
  
• Relevant industry certifications preferred.
  

Charter Casting is formerly Charter Aarrowcast

We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).