Manager, Steel Mill Maintenance

Overview

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Location: Bartonville/Peoria, IL

Department: Steelmaking Maintenance - Electrical & Mechanical

Type: Full-time | Salaried

Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000 | Job Grade 26

Bonus: 17% Discretionary Target Bonus

Schedule: Primarily day shift | Must be available for nights, weekends, and holidays as needed - overtime opportunities

Join Liberty Steel & Wire - where world-class steel production meets operational excellence.

• Direct and manage the Steelmaking Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Departments, including a 115 MVA 225-ton EAF
  , ladle metallurgical furnace
  , six-strand billet caster
  , and auxiliary systems
• Supervise, coach, and develop electrical and mechanical supervisors as well as union maintenance personnel
• Ensure daily operational excellence in safety, quality, and productivity
• Reduce downtime through predictive and preventive maintenance programs, including thermography, oil analysis, and vibration analysis
• Maintain records, schedules, and financial reports to ensure budget adherence and cost efficiency
• Partner cross-functionally with production and engineering to meet plant goals and execute improvement projects

• Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Electrical Engineering preferred) + 2+ years in industrial maintenance management
• OR 5+ years of related experience in lieu of degree

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Positive, proactive leadership style with ability to supervise within a union environment
• Highly detail-oriented with proven prioritization abilities

• Safety-first approach
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset

At Liberty Steel & Wire, you'll lead a skilled maintenance team that keeps American-made steel flowing.

• American Made - Proudly manufacturing in Illinois
• Career Growth - Annual merit reviews, upward mobility, and professional development support

• Medical, Dental, Vision - Multiple plans
• Company-paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Whole Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick, personal + 9 paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Apply today to become a key leader in keeping our steelmaking operation running at peak performance. Your leadership keeps our furnaces hot and our quality high.

Liberty Steel & Wire is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Veteran Friendly Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Mining

Note:

This description reflects the role as posted and is subject to change. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Keystone Steel & Wire.

EEO Statement: Liberty Steel & Wire is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Veteran Friendly Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification.