Shift Electrician: PLCs, Drives & Industrial Maintenance

Steel Dynamics, Inc; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is seeking a motivated maintenance technician responsible for electrical and electronic repairs, periodic maintenance, and the upkeep of all electrical devices within the facility.

The role emphasizes drive control systems, PLCs, and closed-loop controls to boost productivity and reliability. The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, safety orientation, and a strong willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• 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
• Computer knowledge, networking, and any programming experience a real plus

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)

Skills

Electrical repair

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Safety oriented

Ability to multi-task

Ability to work without direct-super

Shift work

Overtime willingness

Computer knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is seeking a motivated maintenance technician responsible for electrical and electronic repairs, periodic maintenance, and the upkeep of all electrical devices within the facility.

The role emphasizes drive control systems, PLCs, and closed-loop controls to boost productivity and reliability. The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, safety orientation, and a strong willingness to learn.