Industrial Maintenance Technician- Electrical

Weir Minerals U.S., Inc.; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Health / Dental / Vision

5% 401(k) Retirement Match

Paid Time Off in first year

Toolbox and tools provided

Required PPE is provided

Job summary

Weir Minerals U.S., Inc. is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician- Electrical in Salt Lake City, UT. This onsite role involves diagnosing and repairing electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC systems, plus performing preventive maintenance on production equipment and conveyors.

You’ll work with cross-functional teams and utilize SAP CMMS to document activities. The ideal candidate has experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, and

Qualifications

• Production maintenance experience with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience with 480VAC electrical systems, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic/PLC systems.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs: troubleshooting, code edits, sensor maintenance.
• Strong computer skills: Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook, SAP CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair equipment including electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic, and PLC systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and daily repairs on production and auxiliary equipment.
• Lead Lean improvements and Kaizen activities to enhance efficiency.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Planning, Purchasing, and vendors for timely repairs and parts.
• Document maintenance activities and equipment history using SAP CMMS.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Allen Bradley PLCs

SAP CMMS

Microsoft Windows

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Technician- Electrical

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Shift: 1st Shift 6:00 AM- 2:30 PM

What we do at Weir

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do

• Equipment Maintenance: Diagnose and repair production and ancillary equipment independently, including electrical (480VAC), pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic/PLC systems.
• Daily Operations: Perform preventive maintenance and daily repairs on various production and auxiliary equipment, including conveyors, lighting, motors, pumps, and VFDs.
• Running new electrical installations for facility/ production needs.
• Troubleshooting & Programming: Troubleshoot and maintain Allen Bradley PLCs, including code edits, resets, and sensor adjustments (photo eye sensors).
• Lean & Continuous Improvement: Lead or participate in Lean improvements and Kaizen activities to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Production, Engineering, Planning, Purchasing, and machine vendors to ensure timely repairs, parts ordering, and equipment modifications.
• Documentation: Accurately document maintenance activities and equipment history using SAP CMMS software, assisting with system modifications as needed.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and work in various positions including standing, sitting, kneeling, crouching, and lying down.
• Union Environment: Operate effectively within a unionized site, maintaining a cooperative and team-oriented attitude.

Success Indicators

Success in this role means maintaining equipment uptime, reducing downtime through effective troubleshooting, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

What you’ll bring

Must-haves

• Proven experience in production maintenance with strong mechanical skills and sufficient electrical troubleshooting capability.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and maintaining electrical systems (480VAC), pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic/PLC systems.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs including troubleshooting, code edits, and sensor maintenance.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook, and SAP CMMS.

Nice-to-haves

• Welding skills (Mig, Tig, Arc) for fabrication and repair purposes.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and experience participating in Kaizen events.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Positive, self-motivated attitude with excellent time management and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Health / Dental / Vision Options
• 5% 401(k) Retirement Match
• Paid Time Off in first year, increases with time of service
• Toolbox and tools provided
• Required PPE is provided (boots, safety glasses, coveralls)

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes. We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies. We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

#LI-BC1 #minerals We are Weir. And the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing. Quickly adapting. Continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each and every one of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it’s exciting. And it’s one we can’t wait to be part of. Thank you for your interest in joining us.