Production & Operations

JOB SUMMARY:

Plan, lay out, and perform all operations required to install, troubleshoot, repair, construct, modify, calibrate, test, service, and program highly complex equipment in support of steel production operation and related plant facilities. Need to have knowledge of electrical and electronic wiring specification, properties of various materials, and the principles of operation and application of equipment.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic controls and systems, using required knowledge and understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fluidic, and electrical systems/components, as well as how they operate.
• Perform rounds and check machinery to identify abnormalities and ensure that machine functions are operating within the normal specifications.
• Exercise judgement when troubleshooting AC/DC motor controls, PLC, electrical drives, and all high-voltage systems at or below 480 volts.
• Inspect and perform daily maintenance on all shop machinery, mobile equipment, HVAC Systems, PLC networks, and cranes, and repairs or replaces worn items as required.
• Service the electrical aspect of pumps, motors, cranes, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems as needed.
• Lay out, install, and maintain a variety of complete electronically-controlled equipment, such as rolling mill loop controls, secondary distribution centers, programmable sequences, and pulpit control panel.
• Balance loads and wire complex circuits.
• Work with related diagnostic equipment including digital voltmeter, paper recorder, multi-volt meter, oscilloscope, and other electronic tools and equipment.
• Maintain specified records of work performed, details of repairs, and materials usage.
• Interpret schematics and blueprints at an intermediate level.
• Provide technical assistance to maintenance and production personnel as needed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate mobile equipment to lift and transport materials, including loaders, cranes (includes rigging principles), man-lifts, brick-lift, and forklifts.
• Ensure daily preventative maintenance is performed on vehicles and mobile equipment to include fueling, cleaning, and checking /adding fluids as needed.
• Follow all PPE requirements and safety rules and guidelines for all tasks being performed.
• Assist in training of coworkers as needed.
• Maintain communication with coworkers through two-way radio and hand signals.
• Demonstrate ability and willingness to work as part of a self-directed team with limited supervision.
• Maintain work areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
• Exhibit engagement in GBS tools and methodology.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills, specifically, SAP experience.
• Assist maintenance personnel as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Verifiable maintenance technical training.
• Understanding of shop mathematics with the use of drawings, specifications, charts, tables, and precision measuring instruments.
• Experience working in an industrial environment in a position containing a routine maintenance component.
• 3 to 5 years of heavy industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of AC/DC motor theory and ability to troubleshoot with PLC.
• Intermediate drive knowledge, electrical controls, NFPA 70E, and high voltage power systems.
• Intermediate knowledge of HVAC controls, electrical schematics, motor theory, and common electrical maintenance hand tools.

AAS in industrial maintenance and maintenance reliability certifications are preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, and push and pull objects.
• Ability to reach, squat, and tolerate prolonged sitting.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to operate hand controls with both hands and foot pedals with both feet.
• Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching.
• Ability to work in extreme ambient temperatures up to 160°F.
• Ability to work in cramped quarters and at heights.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule, including days, nights and weekends.
• Ability to tolerate working in areas where noise levels can reach 120 decibels.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.