Job Description

Description

Heidtman Steel Products, Inc, a steel processing company in East Chicago, IN is searching for a dependable and experienced Electrical and/or PLC Maintenance Technician. Maintenance personnel are responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative and predictive maintenance on all our slitting line as well as general building maintenance.
 

Benefits of Working as part of the Heidtman Team

We are a family owned business, we treat our employees like they are part of the family. We recognize employees are the number one resource of the company. We understand the importance of listening to and reinvesting in our employees. We offer a wide range of benefits from financial planning to tuition and gym membership reimbursements.

• 40 Hours Vacation time after 6 months of service
• 80 Hours Vacation time after 1 year of service - based on hire date
• 10 Paid Holidays a year
• Monthly Incentive program
• Wellness programs
• Gym reimbursements
• Work boot vouchers
• Full health insurance
• 401K matching
• And much more!

Apply now to be considered for the Heidtman Team!

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Job Type: Full-Time

Requirements

  Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment and systems
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on motors, panels, and circuits
• Diagnose electrical faults using appropriate testing tools
• Ensure compliance with all electrical codes and safety standards
• Collaborate with other departments to improve equipment reliability
• Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC systems and automation equipment
• Perform routine maintenance on PLC hardware and software
• Interpret electrical and schematic diagrams for troubleshooting
• Install, program, and modify PLC-controlled machinery
• Collaborate with engineers and production staff to improve system performance
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance and repair activities

Requirements:

• Proven experience in industrial electrical maintenance
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, and safety procedures
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, technical drawings, technical manuals and schematics
• Familiarity with tools such as multimeters, insulation testers, and thermal image
• Proven experience and understanding working with PLC systems (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron)
• Strong understanding of industrial automation and control systems
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Flexibility to work shifts and respond to equipment failures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Diploma or certification in Electrical Engineering, Maintenance, Automation or a related field (or proven experience in lieu of a degree)
• Knowledge of energy efficiency and electrical optimization practices
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems