Maintenance Technician Electrical

We strive to be Your Future, Your Solution to accelerate your career! Position: Maintenance Technician – Electrical (Muscatine, IA) Job Overview: The Electrical Maintenance Technician is an industrial electrical maintenance role responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving electrical systems within a heavy manufacturing environment. This position supports critical production equipment, including Electric Arc Furnaces, Ladle Furnaces, Vacuum Degassers, and Casting systems. The Electrical Maintenance Technician will use PLCs, electrical schematics, drives, instrumentation, and other electrical systems to diagnose equipment issues, perform preventative maintenance, implement process improvements, and support the installation and commissioning of new equipment. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, technically skilled, self-motivated, and comfortable working as part of a team in a fast-paced industrial environment. This is a direct-hire/permanent position. Key Responsibilities Perform electrical repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical support for equipment throughout the Electric Arc Furnace, Ladle Furnace, Vacuum Degasser, and Caster departments. Utilize PLC systems to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and equipment-related issues. Perform preventative maintenance (PM) on electrical and production equipment. Safely perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures in accordance with established safety requirements. Implement software and hardware modifications to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and production processes. Install, troubleshoot, and commission new electrical equipment associated with capital and improvement projects. Maintain plant building services, including: Overhead lighting Heat trace circuits 120/208V electrical distribution 480V electrical distribution Troubleshoot and maintain electrical control systems, motors, drives, instrumentation, and related equipment. Read, interpret, and utilize electrical schematics and technical documentation to diagnose and repair equipment. Support engineering and maintenance projects involving the design, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and control systems. Utilize data acquisition and trending systems to assist with equipment troubleshooting and root-cause analysis. Maintain a strong focus on electrical safety, equipment reliability, and continuous process improvement. Qualifications Required Two-year degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Industrial Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related field. Understanding of PLC programming theory. Understanding of AC and DC digital drive theory. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics. Computer proficiency, including solid knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team. Self-motivated with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and reliability. Preferred Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs. Experience with Allen-Bradley AC and DC drives. Experience with Allen-Bradley HMI systems. Experience designing, installing, and commissioning electrical equipment and control systems. Familiarity with data acquisition and trending systems, such as IBA, for troubleshooting and equipment analysis. Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA 70E standards. Experience installing and maintaining 480V, three-phase power distribution systems. Experience performing preventative maintenance on DC motors and low- and medium-voltage electrical equipment. Experience with industrial instrumentation and control systems, including: Thermocouples RTDs Flow measurement Pressure measurement 4–20 mA control loops Experience with computer networking and industrial network switching. Four-year degree in Industrial Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related field. Work Schedule & Position Details Position Type: Full-time, hourly Overtime: Eligible Schedule: Rotating 12-hour swing shifts Shift Coverage: Days and nights Weekends: Required as part of the rotating schedule Work Environment: Heavy manufacturing / industrial production Learn more about Saige Partners on Facebook or LinkedIn. Saige Partners, one of the fastest growing technology and talent companies in the Midwest, believes in people with a passion to help them succeed. We are in the business of helping professionals Build Careers, Not Jobs. Saige Partners believes employees are the most valuable asset to building a thriving and successful company culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr Saigepartners