Electrical Technician

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel manufacturing company in Birmingham is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to manage systems and ensure safety. The role requires 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, with responsibilities including troubleshooting AC/DC systems, maintaining shop machinery, and executing preventive maintenance tasks. The company offers competitive benefits and is committed to sustainable practices.

Benefits

Day 1 benefits coverage

Paid-time off

Competitive compensation

Company matching 401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years industrial maintenance experience.
• Thorough understanding of electrical safe work practices.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctioning systems and components.
• Perform necessary maintenance tasks on manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain records of work performed and repairs.

Skills

AC/DC troubleshooting

Electrical controls maintenance

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Understanding of electrical safety practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP maintenance module

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)

Job description

Job Description

it's what's inside that counts

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Now Paying Hiring Bonuses: $5,000

There’s more to CMC than our steel products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 benefits coverage with low cost medical, vision, dental
• Paid-time off and vacation starting Day 1
• Competitive compensation and bonuses
• Company-paid Lifestyle fund, life and insurance
• Company matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Training and advancement opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel industry and grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day in an office cubicle, operating a crane or running the melt shop at one of our mills, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

Responsibilities

• Able to communicate effectively with appropriate departments/individuals. Thorough understanding of applicable devices in the facility
• Work safely to prevent on the job injuries by following safety rules and regulations at all times including proper wearing of company PPE
• Assist ARP Planners with scheduling and prioritizing maintenance activities
• Participates in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively upholds the CMC Safety Culture
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment, hand tools and personal knowledge to determine root cause
• Exercise judgement when troubleshooting AC/DC motor controls, PLC, electrical drives, and all high voltage systems, keeping them all up to the site voltage maximums. Able to understand electrical/electronical schematics
• Inspect and perform daily maintenance on all shop machinery, mobile equipment, HVAC Systems, PLC networks, and cranes
• Maintain a thorough and working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, distribution control, fluidic, and electrical systems/components and how they operate
• Maintains specified records of work performed, details of repairs, and material usage
• Performs necessary maintenance tasks including repair or replacement of damaged parts, adjustments and calibration procedures, assemble, install, test and execute preventative maintenance tasks on various forms of manufacturing equipment
• Provides technical assistance to maintenance and production personnel as needed
• Responsible for daily housekeeping duties including but not limited to immediate work area
• Use SAP maintenance module in the execution of duties, utilize computers to acquire information, documentation, account for time and corrective actions
• Works with related diagnostic equipment including digital voltmeter, paper recorder, multi-volt meter, oscilloscope, and other electronic tools and equipment

Qualifications

• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work in heights for extended periods of time
• Ability to think logically, analytically and solve problems
• AC/DC troubleshooting experience required
• Electrical controls maintenance and repair proficiency
• Knowledge of the melting, casting and rolling process and related equipment
• Minimum 3 years industrial maintenance experience
• MRO system; SAP system experience
• Must have experience with and the ability to demonstrate electrical and mechanical maintenance principles, concepts, and troubleshooting techniques including a working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
• NFPA 70E requirements
• Siemens and/or other PLC troubleshooting experience
• Strong multitasking abilities
• Thorough understanding of electrical safe work practices
• Work rotating shifts which include weekends and holidays

Your Education

• High School Diploma or GED

We are CMC, a Fortune 500 company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.

If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career — and our world — forward. Let’s build a better world!

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to , , , , , physical or mental , , citizenship, military or veteran status, , and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)