US Premier Tube Mills (USPTM) is a leading and growing domestic supplier of residential galvanized and powder coated pipe dedicated to quality, on-time delivery, and excellent customer service. USPTM has an immediate opportunity for an Electrical Control Technician!

A maintenance technician, with a focus on electrical control, will perform diverse responsibilities to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, Calibration & Preventative Maintenance processes, and to ensure equipment is maintained in a validated state. Provide both service and support to internal customers.

The focus of this role will include the installation of plant and production equipment, maintaining equipment, troubleshooting/diagnose equipment problems, providing service for unscheduled repairs/maintenance, and help complete equipment qualifications.

Why Join our Company?

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion
• Lucrative compensation package
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits programs
• 401K retirement savings program
• Corporate discount program

USPTM is focused on our people -- our most important resource.  We believe in rewarding success, transparency, and open communications while developing our associates to enable them to build a career with USPTM.

• Install, troubleshoot, and start-up of process control and electrical systems
• Repair electrical equipment, perform preventive and predictive maintenance, and complete projects
• Utilize technical documentation (prints, manuals, specifications, etc.) to aid in troubleshooting
• Accurately keep maintenance records of critical and quality-related plant equipment
• Determine the root cause of failure and correct condition to prevent reoccurrence
• Audit the maintenance program to include  identifying and recommending opportunities for improvement
• Repair failure using current procedures and recommend alternative methods of repair
• Develop, document, and perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks to maximize equipment reliability. Generate out-of-tolerance reports, when required, for equipment found outside of acceptance criteria.
• Drive continuous improvement at the plant level. Understand and comply with all OSHA, NEC, state/provincial, and local codes. Participate in plant training and safety programs.
• Demonstrate safe work habits and proper care for tools and equipment
• Perform other duties as required
• Ability to wire, troubleshoot and repair 3 Phase 480 Volts Alternating Current (VAC) systems

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1-3 years' experience in the understanding & repair of Programmable Logic Controls
• Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting technical issues (Electrical & Mechanical)

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience with Programmable Logic Controls and Variable Frequency Drives
• Knowledge in the installation, maintenance, and repairs of common mechanical systems found in an industrial manufacturing facility that require instrumentation
• Ability to read and understand labels, blueprints, schematics, job site maps/directions, instruction manuals and/or written instructions accurately

Work Environment:
  Manufacturing Plant

Physical Demands:
  This job requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk on the production floor.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
  This is a full-time position Monday through Friday; some overtime may be required.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
  To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.