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JM Steel
Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician
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A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Technician works with programmable logic control systems found typically in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
$67,154 / year median in South Carolina
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician JM Steel - 2.9 Charleston, SC Job Details Full-time 21 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Computer literacy Full Job Description Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician Position Summary Join our growing team responsible for maintaining and improving heavy steel processing equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and improving electrical and automated systems that support critical production operations. The successful candidate is a self-driven industrial electrician who enjoys solving complex problems, minimizing downtime, working alongside other techs, and operators, and improving equipment reliability. What We're Looking For A technician who takes ownership of equipment reliability, works safely, collaborates across departments, and is motivated to continuously improve aging production equipment rather than simply repairing failures. Primary Responsibilities Troubleshoot and repair 480V three-phase power distribution, motor controls, MCCs, transformers, relays, contactors, overloads, and control circuits. Diagnose and maintain VFDs, PLC-controlled equipment, HMIs, sensors, safety relays, scanners, light curtains, and interlock systems. Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and OEM info. Ability to replace parts and find replacements as needed in our inventory databases. Perform preventive, and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment uptime. Support mechanical technicians during repairs including motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics… Perform root-cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions. Participate in equipment upgrades, automation improvements, and capital projects. Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and communicate effectively across. Ability to use a computer to write daily reports, respond to e-mails, and search for parts Ability to properly size circuit conductors, circuit protector devices, ability to run conduit if needed, install electrical equipment, wire and unwire equipment as needed Responsible for proper care/cleanliness of tools, parts, materials and work area. Responsible for providing coverage in the absence of other Maintenance Technicians. Qualifications 5-10 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred. Experience in steel processing, stamping, or heavy manufacturing preferred. Strong troubleshooting ability with PLC-controlled equipment (mostly Allen-Bradley). Knowledge of