Electrical Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

BlueScope•Jackson, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

BlueScope Coated Products is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician for their night shift. This role is primarily responsible for maintaining and repairing production equipment. The technician will develop and implement maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability, optimize maintenance costs, maximize equipment availability, and reduce unsafe conditions. The position reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
Journeyman licensed with 5+ years of experience in an industrial electrical maintenance position.
PLC experience, preferably Allen Bradley such as SLC 500, RSlogix 5/500/5000, PLC5, ControlLogix, Micrologix, and Panelview systems.
Strong electrical knowledge (circuit breakers and fixtures).
Demonstrated fault finding experience.
Proficient in reading blueprints and schematics.
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.
Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts.
Ability to pass a background check and drug test as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Metals, coating, roll forming or industrial maintenance experience.
Demonstrates strong computer proficiency, including the ability to learn and use new systems.
Demonstrates strong practical aptitude in diagnosing and resolving equipment issues; able to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
Good, professional communication skills.
Ability to learn processes, equipment specifications, and company standards through active use of resources, manuals, training, policies, and collaboration with colleagues.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, problem-solve, and maintain all electrical control problems for all manufacturing equipment.
Troubleshoot machine malfunctions using electronic and PLC techniques.
Perform 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.
Make 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 Roll Grinder duties including safely preparing applicator and squeegee rolls per standard work to support coating quality and paint line production.
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.
Maintain proper housekeeping expectations for work area, equipment and tools.
Engage in cross‑functional maintenance training and knowledge sharing to strengthen team capability and operational resilience.
Perform other duties as assigned.