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Electromechanical Technician

Charter Manufacturing · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you reduced repeat downtime on a machine.

What they are checking: Root cause thinking rather than fixing the same failure again and again.

Tell me about a time you worked with operators or engineers on an improvement.

What they are checking: Collaboration across teams, which the posting names as part of continuous improvement.

What's something new you've learned in the last year to get better at your trade?

What they are checking: Commitment to ongoing training as equipment and automation change.

What would you do

How do you feel about a rotating 3-2-2-3 schedule with 12-hour shifts?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to the schedule and stay sharp across long shifts.

Production is pushing you to restart a machine, but you haven't finished checking a guard you removed. What do you do?

What they are checking: Holding safety lines under production pressure, which protects operators and the tech.

About the work

Tell me about your experience with high-speed stamping presses or cold forming machines.

What they are checking: Whether they have worked on the specific equipment this Charter Wire plant runs.

Walk me through how you'd troubleshoot a press that's stopping mid-cycle.

What they are checking: Structured troubleshooting that checks both electrical controls and mechanical causes.

How do you use schematics and manuals when you're diagnosing a problem you haven't seen before?

What they are checking: Ability to work from documentation rather than relying only on past experience.

What kinds of welding have you done, and when would you weld a repair versus replace the part?

What they are checking: Practical welding skill and judgment about safe, lasting repairs.

Describe your lockout/tagout steps on a machine with both electrical and stored mechanical energy.

What they are checking: Knowing that hydraulic, pneumatic and spring energy must be released, not just electricity.

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The full job description

As published by Charter Manufacturing.

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! Position specifics: Pay: 5K sign on Bonus and competitive wages! Location: Charter Wire – 3700 W Milwaukee Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53208 Shift: 6am - 6pm on a rotating 3-2-2-3 schedule (3 days working - 2 days off - 2 days working – 3 days off, giving you a 3-day weekend off every other weekend) Check out our job description video: Maintenance Technician at Charter Wire – Menomonee Valley What You’ll Do: As an Electromechanical Technician, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production machinery. You'll work with both mechanical and electrical systems across high-speed stamping presses, cold forming machines, and automated equipment in a dynamic production environment. • Maintain and troubleshoot electromechanical equipment using hand tools, welding equipment, and measuring devices • Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and ensure equipment reliability • Diagnose and resolve issues using technical documents such as blueprints, schematics, and manuals • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement • Follow safety protocols and use appropriate PPE • Support process improvements and participate in ongoing training MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : • High School Diploma or GED equivalent. (GED Works program eligible) • Basic mechanical and maintenance aptitude. • Ability to use basic math skills. • Ability to read and understand and follow operating and maintenance instructions. • Good written and verbal communication. • Ability to work well with other employees. Nice to Haves: • Experience with PLCs and drives (Allen Bradley, Siemens) • Familiarity with AC/DC motors, HVAC, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems • Experience with welding/torch equipment and precision measuring tools • Excellent communication and teamwork skills • Problem-solving mindset and eagerness to keep learning Why Work Here: BENEFITS: Access great benefits like medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and paid time off. GROWTH: Expand your skills with on-the-job training, process improvement opportunities, and internal advancement—we promote from within. SAFETY: Work in an environment committed to safety and continuous improvement. STABILITY: Join an established Midwest company with four generations of family ownership. Physical Requirements: • Frequent standing and walking • Occasional sitting, reaching, forceful motion, and lifting up to 60 lbs • Minimal climbing and lifting over 100 lbs • Ability to meet physical demands with or without reasonable accommodation Ready to put your mechanical and electrical expertise to work? Apply today and grow your career with Charter Wire. 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).

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