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®, Industrial Air Contractor®, and Sanborn®.

About the role

This position performs 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. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered for this role. Pay range: $25–35/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 the National Electric Code.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• 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 to support production and process improvements.
• Ability to meet attendance standards and work a 40-hour week, with additional hours as needed to meet deadlines.
• Highly motivated, well-organized, and maintains high personal standards of quality.
• Strong 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, manufacturing engineers, management, and outside contractors.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Extended periods of sitting, occasional lifting of boxes, and bending or crouching.
• Ability to hear accurately with moderate office or plant noise.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions.
• Maintain a work pace appropriate to a given workload.
• Follow work rules and company policies.
• Meet deadlines and effectively deal with office stress.
• Relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Make generalizations, evaluations, or decisions without immediate supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality of certain information.
• Follow safety and security practices.