Job Description

Description

Union Electric Steel Corporation is seeking an ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE FOREMAN  for our Valparaiso, IN Manufacturing Plant. 

The Electrical Maintenance Supervisor will oversee maintenance and repairs of electrical items related to machine operations, will assist in troubleshooting and diagnostics of machine related issues to ensure quality.  DAY SHIFT ( May require work on Nights and Weekends).

Supervisory Duties Responsibilities:

• Provide day to day supervision of maintenance personnel
• Promotes a Safety conscious work environment
• Trains maintenance department staff.
• Determine schedules sequences, and assignments for work activities      based on work priority, quantity of equipment and the skill of personnel
• Monitory inventories and condition of maintenance shop to ensure      safe adequate working conditions. Order repair material and spare parts as      needed
• Analyze equipment failure to prevent future problems
• Observes and test the operation of machinery or equipment to      diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other test devices
• Analyze test results, machine error messages or information obtained      from operators to diagnose equipment problems
• Perform Root Cause Analysis to determine failures and implement      corrective actions
• Assist in Capital Expenditures planning by providing input regarding      equipment failure history and recommending equipment upgrades
• Record repairs and maintenance performed
• Compile operational or personnel records, such as time and      production records, inventory data, repair or maintenance statistics, or      test results
• Develop, implement or evaluate maintenance policy and procedures
• Assists with departmental budget estimates and costs of specific      repair projects.
• Ensures maintenance and repair work is completed correctly and in a      timely manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Counsel employees about work related issues and assist employees to      correct job skill deficiencies
• Investigate accidents or injuries and prepares reports of findings

Requirements

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Extensive knowledge of PLC, CNC and NC machinery
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Ability to identify issues and determine repairs that are needed.
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, CMMS software, Oracle 
• Experience in reading and writing machine code (M code, G code)

Education and Experience:

• BS in Electrical Engineering or combination of education and      experience
• At least five years of electrical maintenance experience in a      machine shop environment required.
• Minimum of three years supervisory experience in a union shop      (preferred)
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints and technical      specifications
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to work in hot/cold and dusty environments
• Ability to walk and climb stairs
• Must be able to traverse property and facility to diagnose issues      and plan repairs or maintenance.
• Must be physically able to perform repairs when needed.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE

The above duties and responsibilities designated as essential job functions are subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. The job description is not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees may be asked to perform other job-related functions that are not listed above.

Competitive Wage, Medical, Dental, 401k

Equal Employment Opportunities will be given to all applicants regardless of their race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, non-job related physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. 

Voluntary Self Identification of Race, Gender, Protected Veteran Status, and Disability.

Pre-employment physical, background check and drug screening for all new hires