Electrical Technician

WTL Wheatland Tube, LLC; Niles (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health insurance

Dental – Company Paid

Vision – Company Paid

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Zekelman Industries in Ohio seeks an Electrician to support plant operations through electrical maintenance and troubleshooting. You will repair control systems, maintain equipment uptime, and contribute to safety and efficiency in a rotating shift environment.

The role requires hands-on work, reading schematics, and the ability to work independently or with a team. Onsite work, overtime, and compliance with OSHA and LOTO are expected.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or industrial electrical experience preferred.
• Proficient in troubleshooting PLCs, motors, drives, and relays.
• Able to read electrical schematics and follow technical diagrams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced setting.
• Mechanical aptitude and computer literacy required.
• Available to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Able to pass hair follicle drug screening, physical, and background check.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Performs electrical maintenance across all plant areas, including control systems, power systems, and speed control drives.
• Troubleshoots programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motors, drives, and relays.
• Bends and installs conduit and wiring for equipment installations and upgrades.
• Executes preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems and components.
• Adheres to OSHA and company safety policies and procedures, including LOTO and Arc Flash.
• Prepares documentation and reports in accordance with company standards.
• Supports crane repair and electrical servicing of plant operations equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.
• Maintains regular, full‑time onsite attendance in alignment with scheduling expectations.

Skills

Troubleshooting PLCs

Motors and drives

Reading electrical schematics

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Mechanical aptitude

Independent or team work

Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Job description

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development. We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more. Come build a career you believe in.

About the Role

As an Electrician at Zekelman Industries – Sharon Tube, you’ll play a key role in supporting plant operations through expert electrical maintenance and troubleshooting. From repairing industrial control systems to maintaining equipment uptime, this position is critical to plant efficiency. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, has strong attention to detail, and thrives in a fast‑paced, rotating shift environment.

Shift: Rotating 8‑Hour Shifts

What You’ll Do

• Performs electrical maintenance across all plant areas, including control systems, power systems, and speed control drives.
• Troubleshoots programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motors, drives, and relays.
• Bends and installs conduit and wiring for equipment installations and upgrades.
• Executes preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems and components.
• Adheres to OSHA and company safety policies and procedures, including LOTO and Arc Flash.
• Prepares documentation and reports in accordance with company standards.
• Supports crane repair and electrical servicing of plant operations equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.
• Maintains regular, full‑time onsite attendance in alignment with scheduling expectations.

Who You Are

• Prior manufacturing or industrial electrical experience preferred.
• Proficient in troubleshooting PLCs, motors, drives, and relays.
• Capable of reading electrical schematics and following technical diagrams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced setting.
• Displays a positive attitude and maintains effective working relationships.
• Mechanical aptitude and computer literacy required.
• Available to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Able to pass hair follicle drug screening, physical, and background check.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Physical Abilities

Must be able to lift, climb, bend, and work at heights or in confined spaces typical of an industrial maintenance environment.

What You’ll Get

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including company‑paid coverage and advancement pathways. You’ll be part of a team that invests in your growth and rewards your contributions: Flat‑Rate Healthcare Plan – $25 per pay period (95/5 PPO Plan) Dental – Company Paid Vision – Company Paid 401(k) with Company Match Life Insurance – Company Paid Advancement Opportunities Company-Paid Training Paid Vacation & Holidays Employee Loyalty Awards.

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low‑cost, high‑quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries. We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers. We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.