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Maintenance Electromechanic Technician - 2nd Shift

Charter Manufacturing · Shawano, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about the hardest repair you've done. What made it hard?

What they are checking: Depth of skill and how they think through complex problems.

What's something you've learned in the last year to grow as a technician?

What they are checking: Commitment to learning, which matters as foundry equipment becomes more automated.

What would you do

This is second shift, Monday to Thursday, 2 p.m. to midnight. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: Commitment to the schedule, which affects whether they will stay long term.

A molding line goes down at 10 p.m. and you can't find the cause quickly. What do you do?

What they are checking: Problem-solving under pressure and knowing when to escalate for help.

How do you work with production when they disagree with your call to keep a machine down?

What they are checking: Holding to safety and reliability while keeping a good relationship with production.

About the work

Walk me through how you troubleshoot a piece of foundry equipment that has both electrical and mechanical faults.

What they are checking: Combined electrical and mechanical diagnosis, which is what makes this an electromechanical role.

What PLC experience do you have? Tell me about a fault you found using the program.

What they are checking: Controls troubleshooting skill that speeds up repairs on automated molding and handling equipment.

How have you installed new equipment, from setting it to getting it running?

What they are checking: Installation experience, which the posting lists along with maintenance and troubleshooting.

How do you approach a preventive maintenance plan so it actually prevents failures?

What they are checking: Seeing PM as reliability work rather than a checklist to finish.

Explain your lockout/tagout process in a foundry with heavy, high-energy equipment.

What they are checking: Safety discipline with electrical, hydraulic and gravity hazards in a foundry.

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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! 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. Don’t just read the job—watch your future. http://youtu.be/7RGR_nsWLDs?si=xQ4ScPM_40NbyDf8 1 Shift Available at Charter Casting — 2900 E Richmond St, Shawano, WI 54166 Shift available: 2nd Shift, Monday - Thursday, 2pm to Midnight! Build a career at a company that supports you. We offer: • Pay : Starting at $36/hr + (we pay based on your experience + education) • Full time work with stable hours - Family owned business • Weekly paychecks - Get paid every Thursday! • Bonuses - $5,000 sign on bonus, quarterly performance bonuses, referral bonuses, profit sharing bonus • Tool reimbursement program • Full Benefits package - medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match up to 7%, all starting within 31 days • Pride - we make products that build, feed & defend America! • Paid vacation time + 10 company holidays • All uniforms & PPE provided - yes, even your steel-toe boots! • Our culture - we prioritize safety , teamwork, trust, and continuous improvement • Growth opportunities - Tuition reimbursement, apprenticeship programs, professional development, GED program • Fun team events like family picnics & holiday parties • Discount programs - cell phones, travel, automotive, and more! 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 This position may include access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws.  Employment may be contingent on either the applicant verifying that the applicant falls under the “U.S. Person” definition (including U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or the employer timely obtaining any necessary export license under federal law. The employer evaluates export licensing on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion, as export license applications can take many weeks to process. 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). This position may include access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws. Employment may be contingent on either the applicant verifying that the applicant falls under the “U.S. Person” definition (including U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or the employer timely obtaining any necessary export license under federal law. The employer evaluates export licensing on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion, as export license applications can take many weeks to process.

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