Electrical Maintenance Technician (PLC/VFD experience)

SMS group USA; Osceola (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid vacation

Paid holiday time

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

SMS group seeks an Electrical Maintenance Tech to maintain and repair factory electrical systems and industrial machinery. You will troubleshoot PLCs, control circuits, I/O devices, and VFD drives, following schematics and standards to keep equipment running at peak efficiency.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, equipment installation/modification, and close collaboration with mechanics and operations to sustain a safety-first, productive work environment in a steel mill setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in an industrial environment, with emphasis on steel mills.
• Must read electrical drawings, blueprints, and diagrams to determine work procedures.
• Ability to program and troubleshoot ladder logic and function blocks.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on complex electrical equipment including PLCs, control circuits, I/O, and VFDs.
• Install or modify electrical equipment following electrical codes and schematics with minimal instruction after general assignment.
• Collaborate with mechanics and operations staff to maintain safety and reliability in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

VFD drives

Beckhoff/AB I/O

Read electrical drawings

Schematic diagrams

Safety-focused

Team communication

Mechanical aptitude

MS Excel/Outlook/Word (basic)

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Electrical degree or training preferred

Tools

Beckhoff

Allen-Bradley

MS Excel

Job description

Summary

An Electrical Maintenance Tech will maintain and repair factory equipment, industrial machinery, and associated electrical systems.

Summary

An Electrical Maintenance Tech will maintain and repair factory equipment, industrial machinery, and associated electrical systems.

Who We Are

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.

The right candidate will

• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on complex electrical equipment, including PLCs, control circuits, communication systems, I/O field devices, and VFD drives/motors
• Install or modify electrical equipment following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, and other specifications with minimal instruction after general assignment
• Use Electrical Ingenuity and Work directly with all mechanics and operations personnel in a fast-paced environment to help develop a safety focused and productive atmosphere. Support maintenance teammates to help maintain a positive and efficient work environment focused on safety and reliability.

What You Will Need

• Demonstrated safety focus and willingness to proactively apply it in a team environment
• Quality and detail oriented with strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills
• Adaptability to accept changes in job duties and eagerness to learn and apply new knowledge
• Reliable team player with good communication skills
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and willing to put in extra hours when needed
• 3 years minimum experience in industrial environment with emphasis going to steel mills. Experience will take account military experience, university time, apprenticeship or combination of all.
• Demonstrated proficiency using precision measuring instruments
• Efficient in the Metric Measuring System a plus
• Basic computer skills; MS Excel, Word, and Outlook is a plus
• Read Electrical drawings, blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
• Knowledgeable of programming and troubleshooting logic to include ladder logic, function block programming.
• Knowledgeable of VFDs, principle design, programming, and trouble shooting skills; I.O. systems (Beckhoff, Allen Bradley) and design layout; three-phase motors and ability to troubleshoot; network infrastructure; basic mechanical components in a mill; basic Hydraulic systems, how they operate and design layout
• Willing to learn and take on multiple roles, such as mechanical and production positions as well as continually improving on primary skill set
• HS diploma or equivalent is required; electrical degree or training is preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Medical/dental/vision coverage
• Paid vacation
• Paid holiday time
• 401k with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement program

What We Do

SMS group is an industrial equipment manufacturer for the steel industry. We design, build, and service equipment and steel plants across the globe with a strong technical services/machine shop network in North America.

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.

This schedule will rotate 4 on 4 off from days to nights.