Industrial Maintenance Technician/Electrician

Signode; Bridgeview (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Signode is seeking a highly skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to support the operation and reliability of our steel mill and processing equipment. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated systems throughout the facility.

The ideal candidate has strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment and is committed to safety, quality,

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on industrial maintenance in heavy manufacturing.
• 5 years electrical maintenance experience including wiring automation panels and PLCs.
• Experience maintaining rolling mills, slitters, conveyors, and overhead cranes.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain steel mill production equipment.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated equipment.
• Diagnose equipment failures and minimize downtime.
• Install, wire, troubleshoot, and maintain automation equipment and PLC-controlled systems.
• Read electrical schematics, blueprints, hydraulic diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Repair bearings, gearboxes, belts, pumps, and other components.
• Welding and fabrication using MIG and Arc welding.
• Follow safety procedures including LOTO, Arc Flash, Confined Space, Hot Work.
• Support startup of new equipment and process improvements.
• Contribute to root cause analyses and continuous improvement.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Motors & drives

PLCs & automation

Schematic reading

NEC knowledge

Welding

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree or apprenticeship in Industrial Maintenance/Electrical Technology/Mechatronics

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Diagnostic equipment

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Summary

Signode is seeking a highly skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to support the operation and reliability of our steel mill and processing equipment. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated systems throughout the facility. The ideal candidate has strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment and is committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain steel mill production equipment, including rolling mills, slitters, cut-to-length lines, conveyors, overhead cranes, pumps, compressors, and material handling systems.


• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated equipment.


• Diagnose equipment failures and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.


• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems up to and including 480 volts.


• Install, wire, troubleshoot, and maintain automation equipment, machine control panels, motors, drives, sensors, and PLC-controlled systems.


• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, hydraulic diagrams, and technical manuals.


• Repair and replace bearings, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, couplings, belts, valves, cylinders, pumps, and other production equipment components.


• Perform welding, fabrication, and machine repairs using MIG and Arc welding processes.


• Conduct inspections and maintenance of overhead cranes and other critical production equipment.


• Utilize precision measuring tools, gauges, and diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot and repair machinery.


• Support the installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment and process improvements.


• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.


• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders within the maintenance management system.


• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Arc Flash, Confined Space Entry, and Hot Work requirements.


• Respond to emergency equipment breakdowns as required.

Benefits:

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Salary:

The hourly wage for this position is $38.00 and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting hourly rate within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or skillset.

Shift Hours:

Shift Hours: 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift is available for this position.

• 1st Shift: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 2:30pm


• 2nd Shift: Monday - Friday 2:30pm - 10:30pm +$0.65 shift differential pay


• 3rd Shift: Sunday - Friday 10:30pm - 6:30am + $0.85 shift differential pay

Sign-On Bonus:

$2000 paid in two installments. The first installment of $500 would be paid on the pay cycle following the employee's completion of 30 days of employment. The remaining $1500 would be paid on the pay cycle after the employee reaches 6 months of active employment.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required. Technical degree, certificate, or apprenticeship in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field preferred.

Experience

Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing, steel processing, steel mill, foundry, or other heavy industrial environment. Minimum of five (5) years of electrical maintenance experience, including wiring automation machine control panels and PLCs. Experience maintaining rolling mills, slitters, cut-to-length lines, conveyors, overhead cranes, and other steel processing equipment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Electrical Maintenance

• Strong working knowledge of industrial electricity and electrical troubleshooting up to and including 480 volts.


• Ability to troubleshoot and repair motors, motor control circuits, drives, sensors, relays, and other electrical and electronic systems.


• Experience troubleshooting PLCs and industrial automation equipment.


• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.


• Working knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements.


• Proficiency in using electrical testing devices and diagnostic equipment.

Mechanical Maintenance

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment failures.


• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including pumps, valves, cylinders, hoses, and conveyors.


• Experience maintaining bearings, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, couplings, and material handling equipment.


• Ability to use gauges, precision measuring tools, and testing instruments related to equipment repair and quality.


• Experience perform