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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Multiple Shifts Available at Charter Casting — 2900 E Richmond St, Shawano, WI 54166

Shift available: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Weekends - days or nights

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

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.