Maintenance Electrician / Controls

Founded in 1984, MAT Holdings, Inc. is a privately held $1.9 billion multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers, and sourcing offices worldwide in the automotive, fencing, hardware, and power equipment sectors. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space. MAT Industries, Inc., a member of MAT Holdings Inc., is a leading manufacturer of air compressors and air brake tanks, offering high-quality products under brands such as Powermate®, Industrial Air®, and Sanborn®.

About the role

This person will perform electrical and mechanical repairs on production and facility-related equipment at the Springfield, MN facility. When needed, this person will design and implement new or upgraded equipment controls. This role reports to the Maintenance Manager and includes a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

Pay Range: $23-28.33/hour

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical repairs on equipment and facilities.
• Promote safe work practices by following company safety policies.
• Assist in building controls for new equipment, as well as adding or upgrading controls on existing equipment.
• Maintain a clean work area and promote company 5S policies.
• Identify root causes of maintenance downtime and implement corrective actions to prevent downtime.
• Order repair parts for maintenance repairs to equipment and facilities.
• Identify critical parts and make recommendations on additional spare parts inventory.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of experience as an industrial maintenance electrician with advanced machine controls and design experience, as well as power distribution systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Advanced training and knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC platform, as well as human machine interfaces (HMI).
• Working knowledge of National Electric Code.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal, written, and electronic communication.
• Self-motivated with proven strong leadership skills.
• Able to identify problems and implement corrective actions to prevent equipment downtime.
• Excellent decision-making and team motivational skills.
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting work priorities, adversity, and changes.
• Flexible work schedule that supports production and process improvements.

Prerequisites

• Ability to meet attendance standards and work a 40-hour week, with additional hours as needed to meet deadlines.
• Highly motivated and well-organized.
• Maintain high personal standards of quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to recognize and address communication gaps.
• Excellent problem-solving and team motivational skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in the work environment and manage competing demands.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work with a variety of individuals, including production personnel, maintenance personnel, engineers, management, and outside contractors.

Physical Demands

• Extended periods of sitting depending on the nature of the issues at hand.
• Occasional lifting of boxes and bending or crouching.
• Ability to hear accurately the spoken word with moderate office or plant noise.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.
• Maintain a work pace appropriate to a given workload.
• Ability to follow work rules and company policies.
• Ability to meet deadlines and effectively deal with office stress.
• Ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Ability to make generalizations, evaluations, or decisions without immediate supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality of certain information.

Safety Requirements

• Ability to follow safety and security practices.