Summary
Signode is seeking a highly skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to support the operation and reliability of our steel mill and processing equipment. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated systems throughout the facility. The ideal candidate has strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment and is committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain steel mill production equipment, including rolling mills, slitters, cut-to-length lines, conveyors, overhead cranes, pumps, compressors, and material handling systems.
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated equipment.
- Diagnose equipment failures and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems up to and including 480 volts.
- Install, wire, troubleshoot, and maintain automation equipment, machine control panels, motors, drives, sensors, and PLC-controlled systems.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, hydraulic diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Repair and replace bearings, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, couplings, belts, valves, cylinders, pumps, and other production equipment components.
- Perform welding, fabrication, and machine repairs using MIG and Arc welding processes.
- Conduct inspections and maintenance of overhead cranes and other critical production equipment.
- Utilize precision measuring tools, gauges, and diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot and repair machinery.
- Support the installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment and process improvements.
- Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders within the maintenance management system.
- Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Arc Flash, Confined Space Entry, and Hot Work requirements.
- Respond to emergency equipment breakdowns as required.
Benefits:
Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.
Salary:
The hourly wage for this position is $38.00 and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting hourly rate within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or skillset.
Shift Hours: 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift is available for this position.
- 1st Shift: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 2:30pm
- 2nd Shift: Monday - Friday 2:30pm - 10:30pm +$0.65 shift differential pay
- 3rd Shift: Sunday - Friday 10:30pm - 6:30am + $0.85 shift differential pay
Sign-On Bonus:
$2000 paid in two installments. The first installment of $500 would be paid on the pay cycle following the employee’s completion of 30 days of employment. The remaining $1500 would be paid on the pay cycle after the employee reaches 6 months of active employment.
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Technical degree, certificate, or apprenticeship in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field preferred.
Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing, steel processing, steel mill, foundry, or other heavy industrial environment.
- Minimum of five (5) years of electrical maintenance experience, including wiring automation machine control panels and PLCs.
- Experience maintaining rolling mills, slitters, cut-to-length lines, conveyors, overhead cranes, and other steel processing equipment preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Electrical Maintenance
- Strong working knowledge of industrial electricity and electrical troubleshooting up to and including 480 volts.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair motors, motor control circuits, drives, sensors, relays, and other electrical and electronic systems.
- Experience troubleshooting PLCs and industrial automation equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
- Working knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements.
- Proficiency in using electrical testing devices and diagnostic equipment.
Mechanical Maintenance
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment failures.
- Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including pumps, valves, cylinders, hoses, and conveyors.
- Experience maintaining bearings, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, couplings, and material handling equipment.
- Ability to use gauges, precision measuring tools, and testing instruments related to equipment repair and quality.
- Experience performing welding repairs using MIG and/or Arc welding methods.
- Lathe operation experience is preferred but not required.
Professional Skills
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.
Signode is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, including providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodation in applying for this position, please contact us at [email protected].
The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.
Signode participates in E-Verify and will provide the Department of Homeland Security your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.
Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.