Electronics Technician - Day-Shift Rotation

Insteel Industries is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction, including prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement such as engineered structural mesh and concrete pipe reinforcement.

About the role

You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical systems, apparatus, and electrical/electronic and mechanical components of industrial machinery and equipment. You will provide technical support for all maintenance personnel and work daily to ensure assigned areas of responsibility are working at risk lowered to ALARA specifically to achieve ZERO HARM.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Maintenance Department on all electrical/electronic matters
• Direct tests and diagnose malfunctioning apparatus such as Programmable Logic Control Programs, DC drives, AC drives and motors
• Direct the repair and replacement of malfunctioning apparatus such as Programmable Logic Control Programs, DC drives, AC drives and motors as required
• Create and maintain electrical drawings and schematics
• Provide support for special projects
• Inspect completed work for conformance to drawings, specifications, and safety
• Maintain proper logs and records on all equipment
• Provide technical support in the selection of components for upgrades
• Initiate and suggest plans to improve electrical equipment performance, subject to approval by Insteel Engineering
• Conduct equipment inspections for proper operation and mechanical integrity
• In-depth knowledge of safety guidelines and safety related work practices such as Lockout/Tagout
• Troubleshoot and repair machinery and components including but not limited to: electrical circuits-relays, contactors, motors, starters, AC/DC drives, PLC’s, hydraulic systems, pump/valve failures, cooling systems, gear boxes, and pneumatic systems
• Lubricate and maintain all equipment during normal operations and planned/scheduled preventive maintenance work
• Repair auxiliary components
• Change bearing and wear components, replace and adjust belts, pulleys, and drive components
• Solder electrical and electronic components
• Create and modify work orders within the MAXIMO CMMS system to include recording logs, entering time and follow-up work to be performed
• Adhere to the company safety policies and related guidelines, including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) usage
• Other mechanical/electrical duties as assigned

Requirements

• Broad Technical training (high school plus 1 to 2 years of apprenticeship/applied trades training) in relation to PLC programming, AC and DC drives is required, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience
• 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable

Schedule

Full-time, 2-2-3, 12-hour day-shift rotation.

Benefits

• Opportunity for professional growth
• Paid time off including holidays and vacation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid tele-health
• Stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)