Waupaca Foundry

Mechanical Maintenance


PayCompetitive
LocationWaupaca/Wisconsin
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 862001

      Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 4,400 people company-wide.
      Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation.
      Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

      You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.

      Cast Your Own Future.
      More information is available on our website www.waupacafoundry.com

      Mechanical Maintenance

      $60000 - $70000 / year
      Time and a half on Saturdays
      Double time on Sundays
      $2.00/hour shift premium on 2nd and 3rd shifts


      ROLE:

      This role must be proficient in breakdown response and preventative maintenance to maintain a state of the art facility; must also be able to perform maintenance equipment repairs and tasks.

      RESPONSIBILITIES:

      • Successfully complete safety training, and demonstrate ability to comply with departmental safety policy and guidelines
      • Participate in WF’s 6-S Program (housekeeping)
      • Demonstrate ability to utilize process control documents and Departmental Work Instructions (DWIs)
      • Make necessary adjustments to machinery to insure efficient operations
      • May do fabrication, machine repair, installation, basic construction type work or other duties as assigned

      QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

      • Education, equivalent experience, or actively pursuing a degree in Maintenance related field
      • Willingness to work 2nd or 3rd shift
      • Solid work history
      • Good oral communications
      • Understanding and following instructions
      • Problem solving
      • Dependable and responsible
      • Positive work attitude
      • Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule, while working without supervision
      • Must be proficient in the following:
        - Welding
        - Hydraulics
        - Pneumatics
        - Fabrication/Fasteners
        - Blueprint reading
        - Power transmission repair
        - Machine repair

      Education/Experience Requirements:

      • High School Diploma/GED equivalent

      If selected for consideration, candidates must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, aptitude tests, references verification, pre-employment drug screening, a pre-employment physical, and a job function test.

      BENEFITS:

      Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including:

      • Medical, dental, vision
      • Short and long term disability
      • Life insurance
      • 401(k)
      • Employer funded retirement plan
      • Paid vacations/holidays
      • Wellness program
      • Fitness membership
      • Employee assistance program (EAP)
      • Employer supported career development, including tuition reimbursement

      Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

  • About the company

      Welcome to Waupaca Foundry. Our company is the world's largest manufacturer of grey iron, ductile iron, compacted graphite, austempered and high-strength ductile iron castings. We take pride in producing best-in-class iron castings.