Shift Electrician

Steel Dynamics, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Columbus, OH facility. The role focuses on electrical and electronic repair, preventive maintenance, and the optimization of drive and PLC control systems to improve productivity and reliability.

The candidate should understand steelmaking processes, have strong electrical knowledge, and be able to learn PLC programming and drive systems with proper training. Shift work and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Safety oriented approach to maintenance work.
• Willingness to learn new equipment and controls.
• Ability to collaborate with team and work with limited supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize maintenance tasks with production needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and electronic repair and periodic maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain and repair electrical devices in the facility.
• Repair and optimize drive control, PLC, and other closed-loop control systems.
• Identify and implement changes to increase productivity or reliability.
• Understand steelmaking processes and integrate with process control knowledge to improve productivity.

Skills

Safety Oriented

Willingness to Learn

Strong Teamwork

Work Without Supervision

Multi-tasking

Shift Work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Subsidiary

Steel Dynamics

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and electronic repair and periodic maintenance on equipment
• Maintenance and repair of all electrical devices in the facility
• Repair and optimization of drive control systems, PLC control systems and other closed loop industrial control systems
• Identify, design, and implement changes/upgraded which will increase the productivity or reliability of the process
• Understand the steel making process and integrate this knowledge with the knowledge of process control systems to improve productivity, quality, and reliability
• Strong electrical knowledge of high and low voltage electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, breakers and power distribution systems, motors, motor control equipment instrumentation, PLC’s, and AC/DC drive systems
• Computer knowledge, networking, and any programming experience a real plus
• Candidates must have a large aptitude for learning and will be taught (by classroom/ or experience) the more complex skills of the industry such as PLC programming and drive systems if they show theoretical knowledge and high work ethics
• Understanding of mathematics (geometry, trigonometry)

Qualifications

Required

• Safety Oriented
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Strong willingness to learn
• Shift work required
• Willingness to work scheduled and non-scheduled overtime
• Strong teamwork focus
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to multi-task & prioritize work assignments with production needs

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.