Electrical Maintenance Technician

Steel Dynamics, Inc.; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. in Jeffersonville, IN, is seeking an electrical maintenance technician to perform repair and preventive maintenance on facility electrical and control systems.

You will troubleshoot PLCs, drive systems, motors, and power distribution while identifying upgrades to boost productivity and reliability. The role requires shift work and willingness to work overtime; strong teamwork and rapid learning are essential. Steel Dynamics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Safety oriented and eager to learn.
• Shift work and overtime required.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Strong electrical knowledge of medium and low voltage systems.
• Willingness to learn PLC programming and drive systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of all electrical devices in the facility.
• Identify design changes to increase productivity or reliability.
• Troubleshoot, repair and optimize drive control systems, PLCs and other closed loop control systems.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Learning mindset

Shift work

Multi-tasking

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Networking basics

Motor control equipment

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Power distribution

Job description

Overview

Perform electrical and electronic repair and periodic maintenance on equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of all electrical devices in the facility.
• Identify, design and implement changes/upgrades which will increase the productivity or reliability of the process.
• Troubleshoot, repair and, optimization of drive control systems, PLC control systems and other closed loop industrial control systems.

Qualifications

Required

• Safety Oriented
• Strong willingness to learn
• Shift work required
• Willingness to work scheduled and non-scheduled overtime
• Strong teamwork focus
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to multi-task & prioritize work assignments with production needs
• Computer knowledge, networking and any programming experience a real plus or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Strong electrical knowledge of medium and low voltage electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, breakers and power distribution systems, motors, motor control equipment instrumentation, PLC's and AC/DC drive systems.
• Candidates must have a large aptitude for learning and will be taught (by classroom/or experience) the more complex skills of the industry such as PLC programming and drive systems if they show theoretical knowledge and high work ethic.

Preferred

• Electrical maintenance experience in an industry setting.

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.