Electrical Maintenance Foreman

Union Electric Steel Corp - Valpo•Valparaiso, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Union Electric Steel Corporation is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Foreman for its Valparaiso, Indiana manufacturing plant. The role oversees maintenance and repairs of electrical items related to machine operations and assists with troubleshooting and diagnosing machine-related issues to ensure quality. The position is listed for the day shift, although work on nights and weekends may be required. The foreman supervises maintenance personnel, promotes a safety-conscious work environment, trains staff, and coordinates maintenance work. The role also diagnoses equipment problems, analyzes failures and test results, conducts root cause analysis, recommends corrective actions and equipment upgrades, maintains operational and repair records, and supports maintenance policies, budgets, and repair projects. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of PLC, CNC, and NC machinery.
At least five years of electrical maintenance experience in a machine shop environment.
A BS in Electrical Engineering or a combination of education and experience.
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to identify issues and determine needed repairs.
Excellent management and supervisory skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CMMS software, and Oracle.
Experience reading and writing machine code, including M code and G code.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications.
Ability to work in hot, cold, and dusty environments; walk and climb stairs; and traverse the facility to diagnose issues and plan repairs or maintenance.
Ability to perform repairs when needed, lift up to 50 pounds at a time, and wear appropriate PPE.
Pass a pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of supervisory experience in a union shop.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day supervision of maintenance personnel.
Promote a safety-conscious work environment and train maintenance department staff.
Determine work schedules, sequences, and assignments based on priority, equipment quantity, and personnel skills.
Monitor inventory and the condition of the maintenance shop, and order repair materials and spare parts as needed.
Analyze equipment failures to help prevent future problems.
Observe and test machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other test devices.
Analyze test results, machine error messages, and information from operators to diagnose equipment problems.
Perform root cause analysis to determine failures and implement corrective actions.
Contribute to capital expenditure planning by providing equipment failure history and recommending upgrades.
Record repairs and maintenance performed.
Compile operational or personnel records, including time and production records, inventory data, repair or maintenance statistics, and test results.
Develop, implement, or evaluate maintenance policies and procedures.
Assist with departmental budget estimates and costs for specific repair projects.
Ensure maintenance and repair work is completed correctly and in a timely manner.
Counsel employees about work-related issues and help them address job skill deficiencies.
Investigate accidents or injuries and prepare reports of findings.
Perform other related duties as assigned.