Rod Mill Maintenance Technician: PLC & Electrical Expert

IMC-Metalsamerica LLC; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IMC Metals is seeking Maintenance Team Members to join our team and support our growing organization. This role is ideal for someone who is an independent self-starter with a strong attention to detail and a drive to get things done.

You will maintain electrical and mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment, ensuring equipment reliability and production goals are met. The role requires hands-on maintenance experience and the ability to read schematics and work with engineers,

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience repairing and maintaining industrial machinery.
• Knowledge of electricity and electronics – degree/certificates preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA machine regulations and recommendations.
• Experience with machine operation and programming systems.
• Self motivation and ability to work with little direction.
• Understanding of PLC logic.
• Excellent oral communication and listening skills.
• Excellent people skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• General computer skills including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A positive team attitudes.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC problems.
• Perform lockout/tagout procedures for equipment.
• Work with outside contractors, as needed, for trouble shooting procedures.
• Bring production back online quickly through rapid analysis and repair.
• Read hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, mechanical/electrical diagrams, and technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
• Align, fit, and assemble component parts, using hand tools and power tools.
• Oversee and assist with installation and operation of new equipment to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
• Develop schedules and perform preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical malfunctions.
• Diagnose and repair electrical malfunctions.
• Repair and rebuild equipment as needed; disassemble and clean items; order replacement parts, reassemble and test items.
• Bring production back online quickly through rapid analysis and repair.
• Comply with OSHA and other regulations in all aspects of work.
• Work with engineers, contractors, vendors, and staff as needed to complete assignments.
• Provide input as requested regarding the design, installation, and maintenance of new equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics; provide input and recommend changes on design blueprints as requested.
• Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools used in the performance of assigned duties.
• Fabricate parts and equipment as needed such as mounts, brackets, and shields; operate welding and cutting equipment.
• Help train staff in work techniques, the use of equipment and safety programs.
• Maintain plant facilities and equipment in good working order.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

PLC logic

Mechanical skills

Schematics reading

Communication

Education

Electrical/electronics degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

IMC Metals is seeking Maintenance Team Members to join our team and support our growing organization. This role is ideal for someone who is an independent self-starter with a strong attention to detail and a drive to get things done.

You will maintain electrical and mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment, ensuring equipment reliability and production goals are met. The role requires hands-on maintenance experience and the ability to read schematics and work with engineers,