Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technologist

Is this you?

• 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.

What you’ll do

• 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.

Choose your specialty

Openings may be filled as an Electrical Maintenance Technician or a Maintenance Mechanic—we’ll align your offer with your experience and plant needs.

Schedule & travel

• 2nd and 3rd shift availability required.
• Plant shutdowns typically occur on weekends and holidays.
• Minimal travel.

Qualifications

• 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.

Education & skills

• 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.

Training & certifications

• Ongoing trainings and webinars to stay current.
• Ability to obtain certifications (welding, crane, backflow preventer, hydraulic).

Tools & tech

• 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.

Environment & physical demands

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

Compliance

*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.

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.

You should be proficient in:

• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Industrial Electrical Experience