Maintenance Electrician; Manufacturing​/Foundry Facility

Overview

Job Type: Full Time, M-F, and on occasion Saturdays, Overtime available

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION: Must be a highly skilled and safety-conscious Electrician within the Maintenance Department to ensure the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of industrial equipment and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with electrical systems, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting in a heavy industrial environment to minimize downtime and ensure operational efficiency.

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, wiring, fixtures, and equipment in a heavy industrial/foundry setting.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical code specifications to determine job requirements.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems and machinery.
• Work with PLCs, motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and other systems.
• A/C, D/C, and static step-less controls, HVAC controls
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and national electrical codes and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and perform corrective actions efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, parts used, and time spent.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA safety regulations and company policies during all maintenance activities.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic instruments.
• Assist in maintaining spare parts inventory and recommending procurement needs.
• Collaborate with foundry teams to troubleshoot issues and improve processes

• High school diploma or GED; technical certification or vocational training preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical maintenance, preferably in a foundry or heavy manufacturing setting. Must pass the Maynard written Electrical Skills exam.
• Valid electrician’s license or journeyman certification preferred (as required by state/local regulations).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing high-voltage (up to 13,000 volts) and low-voltage systems.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E standards and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Excellent critical thinking, root-cause, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and overtime as needed

• Exposure to high heat, noise, dust, and molten metal, an indoor foundry and production facility
• Exposure to loud machinery and heavy materials
• Requires wearing PPE:
  On the foundry floor, this position requires a helmet, safety glasses, steel-toed shoes or boots, and hearing protection worn at all times.

Pay Range: $25.00 - $38.00/Hour - Qualifications and experience dependent

Job Location: South Milwaukee, WI

Shifts: 1st (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM) and 3rd (6:00 PM – 2:30 AM)

Reports to: Manager of Facilities