Electronic Technician

Overview

You may not know our name, but you know our products. 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.

As an Electronic Technician at Atlas Tube at Zekelman Industries
, Chicago, IL
, this role is responsible for the safe maintenance and repair of production equipment to maximize quality, uptime, rate, and yield. Under direct supervision, this position programs and troubleshoots programmable logic controls (PLCs) and computer-based control systems that govern equipment operation. This role is ideal for individuals with strong electrical and PLC expertise who thrive in a fast-paced industrial environment and prioritize safety and reliability.

• Lead and promote safe and healthy work practices in compliance with OSHA and company safety policies, including lockout/tagout and arc flash procedures
• Perform electrical maintenance across the plant, including industrial control systems, power systems, AC and DC drives, and crane systems
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, motors, drives, relays, and associated electrical components
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation to diagnose equipment issues
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical equipment
• Prepare reports and document work performed in accordance with company requirements
• Work rotating shifts, including weekends and overtime, as required
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Maintain regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance

• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• Trade or technical school diploma in programmable logic control design and programming, preferred
• 5 years of experience performing related electrical work in an industrial environment
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and its application
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills related to equipment operation and process conditions
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude with the ability to maintain effective working relationships
• Comfortable interfacing with computer-based systems and diagnostic tools
• Ability to work at elevated heights

• Perform work in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Stand, walk, climb, and work at elevated heights as required
• Perform repetitive tasks and manual operations
• Meet additional physical requirements necessary to perform job duties

Atlas Tube at Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental coverage. In addition, employees have access to a comprehensive total rewards package:

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus plan and profit-sharing opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee loyalty awards

This position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Final offers are determined based on experience, education, skill set, and interview performance.

Pay - $31.15/Hour

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, immediate vesting, and much more.

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We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.