Maintenance Operator Job Mobile area,Alabama USA,Manufacturing / Production

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical equipment, including but not limited to PLCs, AC and DC drives, motor starters, electrical control circuits and components, electrically actuated hydraulic and pneumatic valves, and various automation devices and sensors.

As a member of the maintenance team, the successful candidate will also perform mechanical maintenance tasks in addition to electrical responsibilities. Duties include daily preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and breakdown repairs. This position supports departmental objectives related to safety, quality, and equipment reliability within a manufacturing environment.

QUALIFICATIONS Competencies and Experience Required

Minimum of five (5) years of electrical maintenance experience in a heavy industrial environment, preferably within the metals industry.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:

Industrial safety practices, with safety prioritized above all other objectives.

Troubleshooting production issues through analysis of PLC ladder logic, function block diagrams, and digital data recorders; ladder logic programming skills are a plus.
Troubleshooting and AC and DC drives and motors.
Diagnosing, repairing, and replacing electrical components, including but not limited to fuses, circuit breakers, overloads, cables, relays, solenoid valves, limit switches, photo eyes, and digital and analog sensors.
Working with electrical systems up to and including 480V AC.
Use of standard electrical test equipment such as voltmeters, megohmmeters, data recorders (IBA experience a plus), and oscilloscopes.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and prints.
Ability to assemble and install wiring in an industrial environment in accordance with electrical drawings and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
General mechanical maintenance skills.
Ability to lead and assist in the safe lockout and tagout of equipment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong work ethic with a high level of professionalism.
Responsibility for maintaining departmental housekeeping standards.

Education Required:

A minimum of a high school education or GED.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Technical degree, associate degree, or formal apprenticeship in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
Experience working in a metals manufacturing or rolling mill environment.
Demonstrated experience with advanced PLC troubleshooting and programming. (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or equivalent platforms preferred).
Familiarity with industrial automation systems, including HMIs and fieldbus networks.
Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems beyond electrically actuated components.
Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

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