Industrial Electrical Reliability Technician

Waupaca Foundry; Waupaca (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Job summary

Waupaca Foundry in Waupaca, WI is seeking an Industrial Electrical Reliability Technician to keep complex electrical systems healthy, safe, and running. You’ll diagnose faults, install improvements, and support machine uptime across shifts.

You will work with schematics, coordinate with maintenance teams, and ensure compliance with safety standards while documenting work and suggesting PM enhancements. The role rewards proactive problem solving, precise troubleshooting, and collaborative

Qualifications

• Hands-on electrical maintenance experience in industrial setting.
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting alongside electrical skills.
• Experience with electrical installation and maintenance.
• Familiarity with machine safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Capable of working independently and in teams.
• Electrical maintenance certifications are a plus.
• Comfort with documenting work and PM tasks.

Responsibilities

• Review logs and work orders; trace issues using schematics.
• Diagnose faults on production equipment and repair.
• Coordinate with maintenance team for cross-discipline problems.
• Install or upgrade circuits and panels for equipment.
• Conduct machine safety inspections and ensure compliance.
• Document work performed and suggest PM improvements.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Schematics reading

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical installation

Regulatory knowledge

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Certifications (electrical)

Tools

Electrical Schematics

Voltage systems

Troubleshooting

Machine safety inspections

Maintenance documentation

Job description

Build reliability that keeps production moving — Waupaca, WI

When a motor trips or a line goes quiet, you’re the calm in the storm. As our Industrial Electrical Reliability Technician at Waupaca Foundry, you’ll keep complex electrical systems healthy, safe, and ready for whatever the shift brings.

What your day might look like

• Start with a quick review of overnight logs and your work orders, then trace issues using electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Diagnose faults on production equipment — from sensors to drives — and restore operation with clean, lasting fixes.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting when problems cross disciplines, coordinating with maintenance teammates as needed.
• Install or upgrade circuits, panels, and components to support new equipment or improve performance.
• Complete machine safety inspections and verify compliance with applicable safety standards.
• Capture accurate documentation of work performed and recommend improvements to procedures and PM tasks.

What you bring

• Hands-on experience in an electrical maintenance or comparable industrial role.
• Fluency reading and interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting ability alongside your electrical skill set.
• Background with electrical installation and ongoing maintenance practices.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and machine safety inspection methods.
• Comfort operating independently and collaborating in a team environment.
• A methodical problem-solver’s mindset and sharp attention to detail.
• Relevant electrical maintenance certifications are a plus.

Technical strengths we value

• Electrical Schematics
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Machine Safety Inspections

Compensation & benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) + employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Wellness program and fitness membership support
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Hiring process

We take safety and job fit seriously.

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.

Equal opportunity

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.