Day-Shift Hot Mill Electrical Technician — Reliability Upgrades

Steel Dynamics; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, located in Columbus, MS, is seeking an experienced Hot Mill Day Electrical Technician to perform electrical and electronic repair and periodic maintenance on equipment.

Key duties include maintaining electrical devices on the line, implementing productivity upgrades, and coordinating project work across shifts. Candidates should have a strong electrical background, safety awareness, and the ability to work independently as well as with teams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must understand mathematics (geometry, trigonometry) and be able to apply it in electrical work.
• Strong teamwork focus and ability to work with peers across shifts.
• Knowledge of electrical safety practices and risk assessment.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience with industrial networks and PLCs is preferred.
• Familiarity with variable frequency drives and power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all electrical devices on the line.
• Identify, design, and implement changes/upgrades to increase productivity or reliability.
• Maintain continuity between shifts and keep the team informed of changes.
• Coordinate and implement project work.

Skills

TCOS program understanding

Teamwork

Electrical safety practices

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Project coordination

Industrial networking

Variable frequency drives

Electrical systems knowledge

PC proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC knowledge

Job description

Steel Dynamics, located in Columbus, MS, is seeking an experienced Hot Mill Day Electrical Technician to perform electrical and electronic repair and periodic maintenance on equipment.

Key duties include maintaining electrical devices on the line, implementing productivity upgrades, and coordinating project work across shifts. Candidates should have a strong electrical background, safety awareness, and the ability to work independently as well as with teams.