Equipment Maintenance Technician - Iuka

Job Summary

Ferrou South, a leading steel processor located in Yellow Creek Port on the Tennessee River in Iuka, Mississippi, is currently hiring a Industrial Equipment Technician for day shifts.

Why Join Feralloy?

• Competitive hourly pay + bonus opportunities
• Learning multiple positions, will increase hourly pay
• Benefits Begin on Day 31 of Employment (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k + match)
• Accrue PTO (Paid Time Off) Day 1 of Employment
• Family-oriented culture
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching

Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Perform Preventive Maintenance, inspections, lubrication, and adjustments on industrial machinery to minimize unscheduled downtime, extend equipment lifespan, and improve productive performance.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctions, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Follow all safety regulations and procedures. Document maintenance activities and repairs.
• Collaborate with other departments (customers), such as engineering or operations, to identify and implement solutions for improvement or safety.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of parts and supplies. Train and mentor others in the group as team member.

• Industrial Electrical knowledge and ability to troubleshoot from 480 down to control circuits or components (valves, solenoids, motors, etc.). Ability to read electrical schematic knowledge a must. PLC code knowledge is not required; ability to understand I/O and power supplies is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment or completed education in Industrial Maintenance. Willing to develop and improve on multi-craft skills (electrical, controls, hydraulic, pneumatic, fabrication & welding, etc.).
• Must have own tools and a job box. Company provides larger tools in group box.
• Self-motivated, capable of identifying and prioritizing tasks without direct supervision Effective communication and documentation skills.