Electromechanical Tech II

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!

Mechanical Maintenance

Position Details

Location: Charter Wire – 7850 N. 81st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222 Shift: 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM (Sunday night – Thursday morning) Excellent Pay $40+ based on experience + $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Check out our job description video to learn more- Maintenance Technician at Charter Wire – 81st Street

Why Work Here

Comprehensive Benefits Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off Career Growth Opportunities On-the-job training, process improvement involvement, and internal advancement—we promote from within Safety-First Culture Work in an environment committed to safety and continuous improvement Stability You Can Count On Established Midwest company with four generations of family ownership

What You’ll Do

• As a Mechanical Maintenance Tech, you will play a critical role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Maintain and troubleshoot electromechanical equipment using hand tools, welding equipment, and measuring devices

• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability

• Diagnose and resolve issues using blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals

• Support continuous improvement initiatives across operations

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep production running efficiently

• Follow all safety procedures and properly use required PPE

• Participate in ongoing training and skill development

• What You’ll Need

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience OR technical degree in a related field OR journeyman’s card

• (Less experience may be considered at a different level)

• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and code books

• Strong understanding of electrical theory, controls, and codes

• Experience with line setups, inspections, and electrical testing equipment

• Solid math skills (fractions, percentages, measurements)

• Nice to Have

• Experience with PLCs and drives (Allen Bradley, Siemens)

• Knowledge of AC/DC motors, HVAC systems, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems

• Experience with welding/torch equipment and precision measuring tools

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Problem-solving mindset with a willingness to learn

• Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing and walking

• Occasional sitting, reaching, and forceful motion

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs regularly

• Minimal climbing and occasional lifting over 100 lbs

• Ability to meet physical demands with or without reasonable accommodation