Maintenance Operator - Auxiliary Services Maintenance

SSAB; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Operator to ensure the smooth operation of machinery in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical and electrical skills, along with the ability to work rotating shifts. With a commitment to employee well-being, the company offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Join a team dedicated to excellence and innovation in the steel production industry.

Benefits

Excellent Pay with Additional Bonus

Affordable Health Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Company Paid Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance in heavy manufacturing.
• Knowledge of schematics, blueprints, and electrical components.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Industrial Electricity

Hydraulics

Welding

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Preventive Maintenance Systems

Job description

Maintenance Operator - Auxiliary Services Maintenance

Iowa, USA ● Montpelier, 1770 Bill Sharp Blvd, Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America Req #98

SSAB is one of the largest North American producers of steel plate and coil, serving many industrial markets including energy, construction, agriculture and transportation. SSAB operates five state of the art facilities strategically located in key regions across the U.S.
SSAB has nearly 1,200 highly skilled employees in the U.S. Jobs at SSAB range from machine operators and salespeople to advanced engineers and corporate professionals in HR, finance and more. SSAB offers challenging careers and comprehensive benefit program designed to keep employees and their families healthy and secure.

Job purpose

The ideal candidate will have mechanical and/or electrical maintenance experience related to heavy manufacturing. The position requires knowledge of at least one or more of the following: Industrial electricity, PLC’s, Mechanical Maintenance, Water Systems, Hydraulics or Welding. The position may work in all areas of maintenance, including mechanical, electrical and hydraulics. The position requires working on rotating swing shifts.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Day-to-day preventative maintenance of the plant equipment
• Troubleshooting of mechanical systems and/or electrical systems
• Mechanical / Electrical maintenance along with related alignments
• Logging of work into a preventive maintenance system and related work order system
• Perform all work utilizing safe work practice’s
• Follow / practice JSA and EIC Program and policies
• Follow all Lockout / Tag-out programs and procedures

Qualifications: Education and Experience

Required Education:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Preferred Education:

• Associates degree or certificate in mechanical field or electrical field

Required Experience:

• Knowledge of schematics, blueprints, single line diagrams, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are required
• Minimum Microsoft Office suite computer skills are required
• Previous industrial experience required
• Knowledge of welding basics
• Knowledge of rigging and equipment
• NFPA 70E training highly desirable
• Perform job tasks with minimal supervision
• Work rotating shifts

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of heavy industry experience
• Experience with mechanical systems to include controls, electrical components and mechanical components
• NFPA level 2 Electrical Arc flash certification is highly desirable

Working conditions:

The employee will frequently be required to:

• Sit, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Reach above shoulder level and below waist level
• Use both hands for grasping, fingering, gripping and feeling textures and temperatures
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

The employee will occasionally be required to:

• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

The position requires the following vision and hearing capabilities:

• Close, distance and peripheral vision
• Depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Hearing in person, on the phone, and/or in group settings

The employee will work in the following conditions:

• Extreme hot and cold conditions
• Wet and humid conditions
• Amid fumes, dust, dirt, and smoke
• In confined areas, high places and around equipment in motion
• While wearing personal protective / safety equipment to prevent injury from noise and environmental hazards
• Position is a full time, hourly, and is eligible for overtime
• Position works rotating 12-hour swing shifts to include days and nights
• No travel is expected for this position

SSAB BENEFITS – starting at hire!

• Excellent Pay with Additional Bonus
• Very Affordable Health Insurance
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical
• CVS/Caremark Prescription
• Superior Vision
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Profit Sharing
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Company Paid Life Insurance, STD and LTD*
• Optional Life, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

SSAB's vision is a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world.
SSAB'svalues form the guiding principles of our company.
They shape our culture and characteristics.They serve as a compass for our actions and behavior, and describe what we stand for. Values guide us daily in making the right choices and doing the right things.

• Montpelier, 1770 Bill Sharp Blvd, Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America