Maintenance Electrician / Controls

About the role

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. We provide our customers with a full range of services including U.S. and overseas engineering, quality assurance, logistic and distribution support, strategic warehousing, bi-lingual sourcing, product development, and marketing. MAT is a family of companies and products providing employment opportunities with more than 14,000 employees in 12 countries. MAT Industries, Inc., a proud member of MAT Holdings Inc., is a leading manufacturer of air compressors and air brake tanks. World-class domestic manufacturing facilities allow MAT Industries to offer high-quality air compressors, air tools, and accessories to retailers under brands such as Powermate®, Industrial Air®, Industrial Air Contractor®, and Sanborn®, as well as private label. Our air compressors are sold through retailers including major home centers, hardware co-ops, independents, and farm and fleet stores around the US. The position is based in Springfield, MN. Secure your spot with us and earn a $1,000.00 Sign-On Bonus as our way of saying 'Welcome to the MAT team'!

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical repairs on production and facility related equipment.
• Design and implement new or upgraded equipment controls when needed.
• Promote safe work practices by following company safety policies.
• 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 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 & knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC platform, as well as human machine interfaces (HMI).
• Working knowledge of National Electric Code.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills (verbal, written, electronic).
• Self‑motivated with proven strong leadership skills.
• Ability 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 to support production and process improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to recognize communication gaps and address them.
• Excellent problem solving and team motivational skills.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize and work with a variety of individuals (production personnel, maintenance personnel, manufacturing engineers, management, outside contractors).

Benefits

• $1,000.00 Sign‑On Bonus.

Pay

Pay Range: $25‑35/hour.

Schedule

Full‑time position requiring a 40‑hour work week with flexibility for overtime as needed to meet production goals.