Foundry Electrical & Instrumentation Specialist

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is a leading manufacturer of water works brass, plumbing valves, water systems, natural gas valves and meter bars. The company was founded in 1856 and is committed to taking care of the customer – our boss, through our growing investments of education, automation, and innovation. A career at A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. comes with a family friendly culture, on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a difference every single day.

We have an opening for an Electrical and Instrumentation Specialist on 1st shift at our new foundry in Dickeyville, WI, and are seeking someone who thrives in a people-first culture where teamwork, respect, and strong co-worker relationships come first—because by supporting each other, we best serve our ultimate boss: the customer. The ideal candidate has experience with industrial power distribution, PLC-based controls, and automated equipment, and is comfortable troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

• →Inspect, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on facility electrical systems and equipment.
• →Install, maintain, and repair electrical power distribution equipment from 480V and below.
• →Install, troubleshoot, and repair AC and DC industrial control systems, including PLC I/O, VFDs, HMIs, safety controllers, and associated circuits.
• →Review and interpret machine-specific documentation, including equipment manuals and online technical resources.
• →Maintain strong attention to detail when installing, servicing, or modifying electrical equipment.
• →Utilize electrical schematics and equipment specifications (voltage, amperage, transformer operation, hydraulic valve operation, pneumatic equipment operation) to ensure proper application and prevent equipment damage.
• →Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues by dismantling defective machines or components and installing new or repaired parts. Contact supervisor when additional support is required.

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or two-to-four-year related experience and/or training; or documented equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred: Electrician specific certificate of completion, documentation or licensing.  National Electrical Code application.  Safety training including Arc Flash Training. The candidate must pass a company specific, electrical/controls-based test.  

Wages start at $35.00/hr.  $2,000 Retention Bonus!  

We offer an excellent benefit package.