Maintenance Electrician

Maintenance Electrician

Allied Mineral Products is a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories worldwide. We are seeking a Maintenance Electrician in our Columbus, Ohio location. Under the direction of management or the maintenance supervisor evaluate, repair and solve electrical and mechanical problems associated with company equipment and facilities.

1st shift Mon - Thu 4:30am - 3pm

Pay range: $28.40 - $43.24

Plus $750 sign n bonus

Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical issues involving motors, drives, control panels, power distribution, and automated equipment.

• Identify root causes of electrical failures and implement long‑term corrective actions.

• Perform preventative electrical maintenance to detect and correct potential problems before breakdowns occur.

• Review and recommend improvements to preventative maintenance procedures.

• Conduct daily inspections of electrical systems, plant services, and production equipment.

• Maintain and repair building electrical systems, including lighting, power distribution, and building controls.

• Ensure all electrical work complies with safety regulations and company standards.

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical components as needed to support equipment uptime.

• Set up, adjust, and optimize machinery for peak performance.

• Assist with equipment modifications to improve reliability and efficiency.

• Install new electrical equipment, wiring, and components according to specifications.

• Support equipment upgrades, relocations, and system improvements as directed by management.

• Use the Maintenance Department work order system to:

• Identify assigned work

• Record parts used

• Document time spent

• Describe work performed accurately

• Be available for call‑ins, emergency repairs, and technical consultation as needed.

This job description illustrates the types of duties performed in this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each essential function of the job. Employees in this job may be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisors although not specifically listed herein and those duties may be essential to the job. Because job content may change from time to time, the Company reserves the right to add and/or delete tasks from this job at any time.

Qualifications

• Must be physically and mentally fit for duty.

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Dependable and able to maintain the attendance required to perform the job.

• Ability to read, write, comprehend and fully understand: SOPs, SDSs, labeling, safety and health regulations, and procedures within the job, this job group and the plant.

• Ability to operate computerized equipment, read scales, recognize product problems, malfunctions and patterns out of specification.

• Requires an associate degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience. An alternative would be at least 5 years’ experience in industrial electrical maintenance.

• 5-10 years’ experience and certified electrician preferred.

• Good human relations skills and a practical approach to problem solving are necessary.

• In addition, the following qualifications are essential for this position: the ability to work independently; excellent troubleshooting skills; ability to quickly isolate problems and repair equipment with minimum downtime; willingness to work flexible hours as needed; must be available for any shift or time needed.

Working Environment

• The job is in a dusty environment.

• Working in a hot and/or cold environment.

• Required to wear respirator, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to qualify for and wear a respirator.

• Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders or scaffolding.

• Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits.

• Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring.

Allied offers:

• Competitive wages

• Health Insurance: medical, vision, dental, and STD, LTD. Company contribution to a Health Savings Account.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401K, profit sharing, and other.

• Tobacco free environment

• Tuition reimbursement

• Onsite fitness facility

• Family/Company events

• Vacation, holidays, and personal time off paid.

Allied Mineral Products Holding, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.