EAF Electrical Maintenance Technician

BlueScope•Delta, OH

7d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Electrical Team Leader, the electrical technician is primarily responsible for maintaining and repairing the production equipment. The technician will develop and implement the maintenance programs necessary to ensure the short-term and long-term reliability of the equipment, as well as lead the effort to optimize maintenance costs, maximize equipment availability and reduce unsafe conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
3+ year of experience in an industrial electrical maintenance position with demonstrated experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
Proficient in reading blue prints and schematics
Strong electrical knowledge (circuit breakers and fixtures)
High level PLC experience, preferably Allen Bradley
Experience in SLC 500, RSlogix 5/500/5000, PLC5, ControlLogix, Mircologix, and Panelview systems
Proficient communication skills – particularly, the ability to explain complex electrical issues.
Must be able to perform physically demanding work, such as climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, twisting and bending for extended periods of time.
Reliability, dependability and self-motivation

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, problem-solve, and maintain all electrical control problems for all manufacturing equipment.
Troubleshooting machine malfunctions using electronic and PLC techniques
Performs routine, emergency, and preventive maintenance on all electrical equipment/parts
Study equipment manuals to develop audit items and preventative maintenance schedule.
Install or assist in the installation of new equipment, including proper layout and alignment.
Makes preventative maintenance checks and inspections as required and on time
Identify, research, prepare and present solutions to control problems and continuous improvement projects
Evaluate equipment malfunctions with a sense of urgency to minimize downtime
Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications
Modify equipment as necessary to improve safety, quality, productivity and reliability
Perform tasks in a quality fashion by meeting or exceeding the internal customers’ requirements
Communicate professionally with plant personnel as to the important repair steps taken, parts ordered, and estimated time to complete the repairs or projects
Maintains proper housekeeping expectation for work area, equipment and tools

Benefits

SIGN ON BONUS $10,000!
Overtime paid at 1.5x after 36 hours per week, based on a 12 hour work day
Weekly bonus payout: up to 63% of base hourly rate x hours worked per week
Holiday pay
Bi-weekly payroll
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance starts your first day of employment.
Company paid life insurance, short- & long-term disability.
Safety Boots, Uniforms & Tools provided.
Earn pay increases for improving your skills in a wide range of tasks and abilities.
401k contribution-outstanding company match of $.50 on the dollar up to first 6% AND 4.5% of your GROSS wages bi-weekly towards your retirement. Total company contribution of 7.5% from NSBSL and this does not include your contribution!
Access to our free onsite fitness center that’s open 24/7, 365 days a year.