Electrical Technician

About Us
Insteel Industries, established in 1953, started from humble beginnings, embraces strong values, and has its Home Office in Mount Airy, NC.  We are the nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. We manufacture and market prestressed concrete (PC) strands and welded wire reinforcement, including engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement, and standard welded wire reinforcement for concrete reinforcement applications. The company operates ten manufacturing facilities in eight states.

About You
The person we seek is energetic, success-driven, and has deep technical expertise. A successful candidate will have exemplary electrical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills and strive to be a valuable team member and a key player in the business's success. 

Position Snapshot
As an Electrical Technician, you will install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures and conduit, and electrical systems in a discrete heavy manufacturing environment.  You will use your technical expertise to ensure the equipment and processes function accordingly to produce within quality specs and with the designed performance.
To be successful in this role, you will:

• Practice safe work habits as an individual and with co-workers, and work effectively in a team environment
• Know and understand safety equipment and be aware of machine safety procedures
• Possess an in-depth knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical control systems
• Conduct equipment inspections for proper operation and electrical integrity
• Have a working knowledge of electrical safety guidelines and electrical safety-related work practices such as Lockout/Tagout and Arc Flash safety regulations
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of safe and proper use of basic electrical diagnostic equipment (volt/ohm meter, etc.), and demonstrate proficiency in basic multimeter functions (i.e., fuses, conductivity)
• Troubleshoot and diagnose polarity, electrical power distribution systems, and correct problems in AC motor drives
• Troubleshoot and diagnose advanced electrical circuits—relays, contactors, motors, starters, and DC drives
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading, drawing, and understanding electrical blueprints, schematics, electrical diagrams, and symbols
• Possesses a working knowledge of 24V, 110V, 220V, 277V, and 480V three phase systems

Requirements and Education:

• Broad Technical training (high school plus 1 to 2 years of apprenticeship/applied trades training). Training requires basic knowledge of shop mathematics, together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, PLC programs, DC drive motors, AC drive motors, and various types of precision measuring instruments.
• A minimum of 2 years as an Electrical Technician in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Multi-craft experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable.
• Organizational experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software) preferred.

For your hard work, you receive:

• Competitive base pay
• Bi-weekly Bonus eligibility based on organizational performance
• Paid time off, including holidays and vacation
• Excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life/short-term disability/long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(k) with match, company-paid telehealth, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Schedule: 
Second Shift (2pm-10pm)

 

These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

INSTEEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to consider applicants residing in locations outside the US requiring Visa sponsorship at this time.

COMPANY: Insteel Industries is the nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. We manufacture and market prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement, including engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement, and standard welded wire reinforcement.

Insteel has 11 manufacturing plants across the US and a professional engineering services division with the goal to be the nation's supplier of choice for steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications by delivering superior value to our customers. Insteel Industries, Inc. is a publicly traded company. https://insteel.com/careers/Career-Paths/default.aspx