Job Description

About Us

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part of the places where we live, work, and play – all day, every day.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build, and what we build, builds the world around us—hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports, and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About the Role

As a Maintenance Electrician at Zekelman Industries, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient repair and rebuild of tube mill production equipment. This position directly impacts equipment quality, uptime, and overall production yield. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on problem-solving, thrives in a fast-paced industrial setting, and has a strong aptitude for electrical and mechanical systems.

Shift: First Shift (5a-3p)

Pay: $30 - $40 per hour + Production Bonus – Averaging $3 to $5 per hour

What You’ll Do

• Performs electrical maintenance on production equipment while adhering to all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

• Ensures guards and safety mechanisms are properly installed and functional before returning equipment to service

• Monitors inventory levels for parts and supplies; places and verifies orders as necessary

• Utilizes manual and computerized maintenance management systems to track and report equipment status

• Reads and interprets blueprints, manuals, and schematics to identify and resolve equipment issues

• Troubleshoots and resolves electrical and mechanical issues, escalating unresolved problems to supervisors

• Executes breakdown repairs, preventive maintenance tasks, and changeovers to minimize downtime

• Observes and diagnoses issues using mechanical devices and precision instruments

• Fabricates replacement parts using standard machine shop tools

• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company safety protocols

• Operates powered industrial trucks, overhead cranes, and portable lifting equipment

• Supports continuous improvement efforts and participates in team-based problem solving

• Complies with OSHA safety standards, including hazard communication, lockout procedures, and ergonomics

• Promotes a safety-first culture and adheres to all company policies and procedures

• Performs additional duties as assigned by the supervisor

Who You Are

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a heavy manufacturing environment, preferably in maintenance

• High school diploma or equivalent required; apprenticeship, journeyman training, military service, or equivalent training preferred

• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment

• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with electrical systems and PLCs

• Effective communicator with basic math skills and the ability to read technical documentation

• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a high-pressure environment

• Ability to pass job-related testing, physical exam, and drug screening

• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic and collaborative mindset

Physical Abilities

• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods throughout the shift

• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, sit, kneel, crawl, and reach in all directions

• Other physical demands as required for the position

What You’ll Get

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and much more:

• Competitive Compensation

• Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Paid Vacation & Holidays

• Employee Loyalty Awards

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Zekelman Industries is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recruit, employ, train, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.

You should be proficient in:

• OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing)
• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Electrical Schematics
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Single and Three Phase Power
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Hydraulics Experience
• Electrical Systems Diagnostics & Repair
• Industrial Robot Programming
• Journeyman’s License
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Relay Testing
• Hi-Pot (High Potential) / High Voltage Testing
• PLC Programming Experience
• PLC Wiring Experience
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Six Sigma Experience
• High Voltage Systems
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Packaging Experience
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Blueprint Reading
• Basic Computer Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Siemens, B&R Industrial Automation)
• Servo Motors