Electro-Mechanical Systems Specialist — Steel Pipe Manufacturing

Thompson Pipe - USA; South Beloit (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Pipe Group in Beloit, IL, is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Systems Specialist to safeguard uptime by maintaining electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems across our steel pipe manufacturing facility.

You will diagnose faults in PLCs and drives, install and decommission equipment, advise operators on safe operation, and help ensure OSHA-compliant procedures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as industrial electrical/mechatronics technician.
• English reading/writing; Spanish is a plus.
• Strong communicator at all levels.
• Experience with high/low voltage and 3‑phase circuits.
• Available for emergency service outside hours.
• Own the tools needed for advanced maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment including hoists, cranes, power supplies, boilers, scales, motors, gearboxes, cylinders and gauges.
• Install, commission, and decommission equipment per policy and regulatory requirements.
• Advise operators/line mechanics on safe operation of electrical/electronic and mechanical components.
• Communicate potential hazards and equipment risks to management and line teams.
• Use diagnostic tools to install, test, diagnose, repair, and maintain production and building systems.
• Work effectively alone or with cross‑functional teams.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and maintain AC/DC motor drives.
• Repair transformers, wiring, and other electrical/electronic devices.
• Adopt and promote innovations that improve efficiency and safety.

Skills

Industrial electrical

Mechatronics

PLC troubleshooting

Bilingual

Safety procedures

Emergency service

Tools

Diagnostics tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Build a career that shapes infrastructureAt Thompson Pipe Group, our products carry water and wastewater that communities rely on. As an Electro-Mechanical Systems Specialist in St. Beloit, IL, you’ll safeguard the uptime and safety of our steel pipe manufacturing facility by maintaining and improving electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.Pay range: $25.00–$35.00 per hour, experience dependentShift: 1st shift, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM; full-time with overtime availableYour impactReliability: Cut downtime by diagnosing faults in PLCs, AC/DC drives, and control circuits.Capability: Apply codes, theory, and hands-on know‑how to plan and perform complex tasks.Safety: Lead with OSHA-compliant lockout, start-up, and shutdown procedures.Core responsibilitiesTroubleshoot and repair a wide range of equipment: hoists, cranes, power supplies, boilers, scales, motors, gearboxes, cylinders, gauges, and test instruments.Install, commission, and decommission equipment per company policy and regulatory requirements.Advise operators/line mechanics on safe operation of electrical/electronic and mechanical components.Communicate potential hazards and equipment risks to management and line teams.Use specialized diagnostic tools to install, test, diagnose, repair, and maintain production and building systems.Work effectively alone or with cross-functional teams.Troubleshoot PLCs and maintain AC/DC motor drives.Repair transformers, wiring, and other electrical/electronic devices.Adopt and promote innovations that improve efficiency and safety.Perform additional tasks that support continuous operations.Qualifications5+ years as an industrial electrical/mechatronics technician; able to perform Maintenance II-level duties.English reading/writing skills; Spanish is a plus. Strong communicator at all levels.Experienced with high/low voltage and intermediate 3‑phase motor branch circuits.Solid math, measurement, and calibration skills; comfortable with diagnostic equipment.Available for emergency service outside regular hours.Bilingual English/Spanish helpful, not required; military background preferred.Own the tools needed for advanced maintenance assignments.Mechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic aptitude; positive leadership and housekeeping habits.Strict adherence to safety procedures.Experience checklistPasstechnicalassessmentaddressing job-criticalmaintenance knowledge areasMechanical systems: gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearingsReading/applying product manuals to complete repairsDiagnosing electrical and mechanical breakdownsReading mechanical drawings (hydraulics and pneumatics)ComplianceUS Work Authorization requiredPass the drug testEOE/AA – M/F/Vet/DisabilityThompson Pipe Group – Dallas Equal Opportunity Employer, and we pride ourselves onrecruiting, employing, training, compensating, and promoting regardless of race, religion,color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status asrequired by applicable law.