Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician

JM STEEL; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k plan

Dental and Vision

Job summary

JM STEEL in Charleston, SC is seeking an Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician to maintain and improve heavy steel processing equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will troubleshoot, repair, install, and improve electrical and automated systems that support production operations.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, ownership of equipment reliability, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with operators and other technicians.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Experience in steel processing, stamping, or heavy manufacturing.
• Strong PLC troubleshooting, especially Allen-Bradley.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and Lockout/Tagout.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, email and internet research.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair 480V three-phase power distribution and motor controls.
• Diagnose and maintain VFDs, PLC systems, HMIs and sensors.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and OEM docs.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Support mechanical technicians during repairs and capital projects.
• Maintain maintenance records and document actions.
• Size conductors and install wiring/conduits as needed.
• Provide coverage for other maintenance technicians when needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting PLC systems

Electrical safety

Automation systems

Electrical schematics reading

Parts inventory

Education

Industrial electrical training

Apprenticeship

Technical school

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Inventory databases

Job description

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Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician

Full Time Charleston, SC, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 4213

Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

Join our growing team responsible for maintaining and improving heavy steel processing equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and improving electrical and automated systems that support critical production operations. The successful candidate is a self-driven industrial electrician who enjoys solving complex problems, minimizing downtime, working alongside other techs, and operators, and improving equipment reliability.

What We're Looking For

A technician who takes ownership of equipment reliability, works safely, collaborates across departments, and is motivated to continuously improve aging production equipment rather than simply repairing failures.

Primary Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair 480V three-phase power distribution, motor controls, MCCs, transformers, relays, contactors, overloads, and control circuits.
• Diagnose and maintain VFDs, PLC-controlled equipment, HMIs, sensors, safety relays, scanners, light curtains, and interlock systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and OEM info.
• Ability to replace parts and find replacements as needed in our inventory databases.
• Perform preventive, and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
• Support mechanical technicians during repairs including motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics…
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Participate in equipment upgrades, automation improvements, and capital projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and communicate effectively across.
• Ability to use a computer to write daily reports, respond to e-mails, and search for parts
• Ability to properly size circuit conductors, circuit protector devices, ability to run conduit if needed, install electrical equipment, wire and unwire equipment as needed
• Responsible for proper care/cleanliness of tools, parts, materials and work area.
• Responsible for providing coverage in the absence of other Maintenance Technicians.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience in steel processing, stamping, or heavy manufacturing preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting ability with PLC-controlled equipment (mostly Allen-Bradley).
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and Lockout/Tagout.
• Industrial electrical training, apprenticeship, technical school, or equivalent experience.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, email and job related internet research.

What You'll Be Working On

• Steel processing and slitting equipment
• Heavy-duty motors, pumps, conveyors
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• 480V three-phase power distribution
• Motor Control Centers and Power Distribution Panels
• AC/DC motors and Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• PLC-controlled equipment, diverse HMIs, and older relay controls
• Sensors, safety relays, scanners, and light curtains
• Industrial automation projects, and upgrades
• Use of hay bay cranes, and other bigger machinery

What Makes Someone Successful Here

• Enjoy troubleshooting more than replacing parts.
• Naturally ask 'Why did it fail?'
• Take ownership of equipment reliability.
• Can work independently while supporting the team.
• Value safety, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement.
• Stay calm under production pressure and communicate effectively.

Physical Requirements

• Job performance demands constant application of the following physical requirements: use of hands.
• Job performance demands frequent application of the following physical requirements: lifting (Avg. 20 lbs), walking, standing, bending, fine manipulation, close visual acuity, near/far vision, upper limb coordination, multiple limb coordination
• Job performance demands occasional application of the following physical requirements: lifting (Max. 80 lbs.), carrying, sitting, reaching, overhead reaching/lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, kneeling, twisting, climbing, balancing, foot controls, driving, total visual field.
• Be able and willing to work in non-ideal environments such as: tight spaces, working at heights, dusty/dirty areas, around heavy machinery, and wear hard-hats and ear-plugs.

• Electrical Maintenance Technician I
• Electrical Maintenance Technician II
• Senior Electrical Maintenance Technician.
• Lead Electrical Maintenance Technician

Excellent benefits include medical with a standard PPO plan with deductibles as low as $1,500 and wellness credit up to $750; voluntary 401k plan deduction up to 12% with varying company match per quarter; voluntary dental and vision plans; telemedicine services; basic life and short-term disability coverage.