Electrical Maintenance Technician -Newton, IL

Nucor•Newton, IL

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Nucor Skyline is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Maintenance Technician. Electrical Maintenance Technicians report to the Maintenance Supervisor. Electricians must be committed to their own personal safety as well as the safety of others around them. Electricians are required to troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical systems, while working individually or as a part of a team with other maintenance and production personnel. Industrial Electricians must be able to function safely in a high stress environment and will be responsible for maintaining all production and auxiliary support equipment in a craftsman-like manner.

Requirements

2 years combined experience or education.
AC and DC Motors experience
Variable Speed Drives experience
Programmable Logic Controls experience
Motor Controls and Distribution Systems experience
Pneumatics, hydraulics, welding experience
Automation experience

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical school certificate in related area preferred
5 years of experience as an industrial electrician
AC overhead cranes experience

Responsibilities

Repairs and maintains machinery and electrical equipment
Works with DC overhead cranes, AC and DC motors, PLCs, and distribution systems.
Performs mechanical tasks such as working with pneumatics, hydraulics, and doing welding.
Performs skilled industrial electrical maintenance (Preventative and Corrective) including installation, repairing, and troubleshooting.
In downtime situations, must be able to analyze cause of breakdown with equipment.
Determine and carry out maintenance of repair actions required to return the equipment to effective operating conditions.
Follow and adhere to safety lockout procedures and strictly adhere to facility safety rules as well as follow excellent housekeeping practices to help maintain a clean work environment.
Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.