Electrical Maintenance Tech (Day Shift)

BlueScope Coated Products, LLC; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Retirement

Job summary

BlueScope Coated Products, LLC is seeking a skilled Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical control systems across our coating operations. You will diagnose PLC-driven malfunctions, perform preventive maintenance, and support safe, reliable production lines.

The role requires a Journeyman license with 5+ years in industrial settings, strong reading of blueprints, and the ability to work physically demanding shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED as a baseline credential.
• Journeyman license with 5+ years in industrial electrical maintenance.
• PLC experience with Allen Bradley platforms and related tools.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Proven fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding work and lift up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose machine malfunctions using PLC techniques and electrical knowledge.
• Perform preventive and emergency maintenance as required.
• Install or assist in new equipment layout and alignment.
• Communicate repair steps, parts, and timelines to plant personnel.
• Contribute to safety, quality, productivity, and reliability improvements.

Skills

Fault finding

Blueprints & schematics

Strong communication

Physical endurance

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman license

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

SLC 500 / RSLogix 5/5000 / PLC5 / ControlLogix / Micrologix

PanelView

Job description

Company Description BlueScope Coated Products is one of the largest coil coating companies in the United States, with facilities across the country. With more than four decades of expertise providing painted metal coils and toll processing services for industries in the construction and consumer product markets, we pride ourselves on delivering premium quality, reliable service, and ongoing innovation to our customers.

Key Focus Areas

• Troubleshoot, repair, problem-solve, and maintain all electrical control problems for all manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshooting machine malfunctions using electronic and PLC techniques
• Performs routine, emergency, and preventive maintenance on all electrical equipment/parts.
• Study equipment manuals to develop audit items and preventative maintenance schedule.
• Install or assist in the installation of new equipment, including proper layout and alignment.
• Makes preventative maintenance checks and inspections as required and on time.
• Identify, research, prepare and present solutions to control problems and continuous improvement projects.
• Evaluate equipment malfunctions with a sense of urgency to minimize downtime.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
• Modify equipment as necessary to improve safety, quality, productivity, and reliability.
• Roll Grinder duties including safely preparing applicator and squeegee rolls per standard work to support coating quality and paint line production
• Perform tasks in a quality fashion by meeting or exceeding the internal customers' requirements.
• Communicate professionally with plant personnel as to the important repair steps taken, parts ordered, and estimated time to complete the repairs or projects.
• Maintains proper housekeeping expectation for work area, equipment and tools.
• Engages in cross-functional maintenance training and knowledge sharing to strengthen team capability and operational resilience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Foundational Experience Required Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Journeyman licensed with 5+ years of experience in an industrial electrical maintenance position.
• PLC experience, preferably Allen Bradley such as SLC 500, RSlogix 5/500/5000, PLC5, ControlLogix, Micrologix, and Panelview systems Strong electrical knowledge (circuit breakers and fixtures).
• Demonstrated fault finding experience.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and schematics.
• Proficient communication skills – particularly, the ability to explain complex electrical issues.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding work, such as climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, twisting, and bending for extended periods of time.
• Reliability, dependability, and self-motivation.

Desired Qualifications

• Metals, coating, roll forming or industrial maintenance experience

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates strong computer proficiency, including the ability to learn and use new systems.
• Demonstrates strong practical aptitude in diagnosing and resolving equipment issues; able to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
• Good, professional communication skills
• Ability to learn processes, equipment specifications, and company standards through active use of resources, manuals, training, policies, and collaboration with colleagues.
• Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test as a condition of employment

Work Environment

• The employee may be required to enter areas that are near moving mechanical parts, with occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals, and extreme cold or heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is considered moderate and may require the use of hearing protection.
• The employee will be required to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when accessing certain manufacturing areas.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; bend; stoop; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance.
• The employee will be required to be capable of lifting a minimum weight of 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close-up and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Additional Information

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level. The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope. To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement.

EEO

Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

We are a global leader in metal coating and painting products for building and construction industries, providing vital components for houses, buildings, structures, vehicles and more. We have built a solid foundation for growth with a diverse portfolio of businesses in some of the largest and fastest growing economies of the world. We are headquartered in Australia, with our people and operations spread across North America, Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands and throughout Asia.