Maintenance Electrician – Steel Plant PLCs & Uptime

Sharon Tube Company; Niles (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing

401(k) with Company Match

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Loyalty Awards

Job summary

Sharon Tube Company in Niles, OH is hiring a Maintenance Electrician to repair and rebuild tube mill production equipment. The role focuses on electrical maintenance, safety, and uptime, with hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced industrial setting.

You will read blueprints and schematics, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, and perform preventive maintenance, changeovers, and parts fabrication while following OSHA and LOTO procedures. Experience in heavy manufacturing required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a heavy manufacturing maintenance role.
• High school diploma or equivalent; apprenticeship, journeyman training preferred.
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with electrical systems and PLCs.
• Effective communicator with basic math skills and ability to read technical documentation.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Performs electrical maintenance on production equipment while adhering to safety procedures (LOTO).
• Ensures guards and safety mechanisms are installed and functional before returning equipment to service.
• Monitors inventory levels for parts and supplies; places and verifies orders as necessary.
• Uses maintenance management systems to track and report equipment status.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, manuals, and schematics to identify and resolve issues.
• Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical issues, escalating when needed.
• Executes breakdown repairs, preventive maintenance, and changeovers to minimize downtime.
• Observes and diagnoses issues using mechanical devices and precision instruments.
• Fabricates replacement parts using standard machine shop tools.
• Maintains a clean, safe work environment and adheres to safety protocols.
• Operates powered industrial trucks, cranes, and lifting equipment.
• Supports continuous improvement and participates in team problem solving.
• Complies with OSHA safety standards and hazard communication.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics/blueprints

PLCs familiarity

Mathematics basics

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship/Journeyman training preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

Sharon Tube Company in Niles, OH is hiring a Maintenance Electrician to repair and rebuild tube mill production equipment. The role focuses on electrical maintenance, safety, and uptime, with hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced industrial setting.

You will read blueprints and schematics, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, and perform preventive maintenance, changeovers, and parts fabrication while following OSHA and LOTO procedures. Experience in heavy manufacturing required.