Sr. Maintenance Electrician- Steel

Senior Maintenance Electrician – Steel Responsibilities

• Ensures reliability of machinery and equipment by completing preventive maintenance
• Performs mechanical, electrical, PLC, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of equipment
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals, diagrams, engineering specifications and work orders to perform maintenance and service
• Uses hand tools and measuring instruments to determine dimensional changes of parts
• Assembles, installs, adjusts and calibrates mechanical and electrical machinery and equipment
• Dismantles, repairs, rebuilds and replaces equipment and parts as needed
• Adheres to all plant safety policies and participates in plant‑wide safety, housekeeping, Operational Excellence and Lean Manufacturing programs
• Provides assistance and guidance to junior maintenance colleagues
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Executes preventive maintenance on machines and electrical cabinets (cleaning, tightening terminals, replacing devices, organizing cables, grounding components, etc.)
• Manages work orders on the eMit plantform to report all executed tasks
• Diagnoses PLC input/output cards and other electrical issues
• Executes predictive maintenance to main power cabinets using a thermographic camera
• Performs root cause analysis for major breakdowns on machines
• Replaces and configures servo drives, VFDs and HMIs
• Replaces and troubleshoots 480
  
  VAC motors, 120
  
  VAC motors and servo motors

• Electrician Journeyman License or Industrial Electrician License
• High school diploma or college degree or technical training (Industrial Maintenance Technician, Automation Technician, Instrumentation Technician, Mechatronics Technician, etc.)
• 5+ years of recent experience in an industrial/manufacturing maintenance position

• Ability to select and operate hand, power and specialty tools and diagnostic equipment
• Operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Skill in reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings and work orders
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills
• Familiarity with PNP and NPN sensors and analogical and digital control signals
• Capability to handle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Logical reasoning and troubleshooting skills for manufacturing equipment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software
• Knowledge of NFPA 70 Electrical codes, arc flash/arc blast concepts and main circuit breaker replacement
• Proficiency in electrical print interpretation and device troubleshooting
• Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting/programming software (RSLogix
  5000, TIA Portal, STUDIO
  5000, SIMATIC Manager, etc.)
• Experience with Profibus, Ethernet and PROFINET networks
• Experience troubleshooting automatic machines, and working under pressure
• Proficiency in spoken and written English (Bilingual English/Spanish a plus)
• Knowledge of maintenance concepts (Corrective, Predictive and Preventive) and CMMS software

• Health insurance from Day1: medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period
• Award‑winning workplace: recognized with the 2024 and 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award
• Generous paid time off: up to 80 hours PTO plus paid holidays
• Retirement and financial security: 401(k) and comprehensive disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement for college courses and professional certifications
• Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits and local benefits for eligible colleagues

Pay: $41.33 per hour. Position may also be eligible for a short‑term incentive.

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