Electrical Maintenance Technician

Steel Dynamics · Jeffersonville, IN

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Industry: Metals
Posted: Recently

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Steel Dynamics (metals) in Jeffersonville, IN. Identify, design and implement changes/upgrades which will increase the productivity or reliability of the process.

Tools it names: PLC

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.

Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2669 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 98 other live reliability postings in Indiana.

Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ PLC 51%
✓ Team leadership 49%
Welding 36%
Root cause 25%

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Responsibilities

◆Maintenance and repair of all electrical devices in the facility.
◆Identify, design and implement changes/upgrades which will increase the productivity or reliability of the process.
◆Troubleshoot, repair and, optimization of drive control systems, PLC control systems and other closed loop industrial control systems.

Required

✓Safety Oriented
✓Strong willingness to learn
✓Shift work required
✓Willingness to work scheduled and non-scheduled overtime
✓Strong teamwork focus
✓Ability to work without direct supervision
✓Ability to multi-task & prioritize work assignments with production needs
✓Computer knowledge, networking and any programming experience a real plus or equivalent work experience preferred.
✓Strong electrical knowledge of medium and low voltage electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, breakers and power distribution systems, motors, motor control equipment instrumentation, PLC's and AC/DC drive systems.
✓Candidates must have a large aptitude for learning and will be taught (by classroom/or experience) the more complex skills of the industry such as PLC programming and drive systems if they show theoretical knowledge and high work ethic.

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Steel Dynamics

Overview

Perform electrical and electronic repair and periodic maintenance on equipment.

Preferred

+Electrical maintenance experience in an industry setting.