$90000 - $120000 / year with incentives including monthly production bonus, shift premiums, and scheduled overtime. Gerdau is looking for an experienced Electrician to undertake a variety of tasks related to the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical equipment. This would include but is not limited to communication systems, various mill and production equipment, electronic computing and controls systems, power and distribution control devices, gauges, and instrumentation. Duties & Responsibilities Analyze all types of circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings as required to install and maintain electrical and electronic devices and systems. Perform effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or replace faulty parts and wiring on all types of equipment. Perform inspection and repairs on all electric brakes including those used on cranes. Perform preventive maintenance on electrical, instrument, controls devices and equipment. Start up and shut down various types of plant equipment. Document all work performed on Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS.) Perform all other plant electrical maintenance as required. This person should be familiar with: Motor Controls –maintain, troubleshoot, and replace starters and VFD’s or DC drives. Programmable logic controllers - read schematics and use PLC indication lights to find which I/O is present. Communication Systems – install new and make repairs to existing communication systems. Run and hook up communication cabling (Profibus, ControlNet, RS232, R-Net, Dec-Net, Ether-Net, PLC remote drops, etc.). Note: The information listed in this description reflects the general details considered necessary to perform the principal functions of the job identified. This information is not to be construed as a list of the work details and requirements that this job may be required to perform from time to time. Requirements: Must have a completed high school diploma or GED. 1 year electrical experience with Electrical Journeyman's Card OR 4 year’s electrical experience without Journeyman’s Card. Pass all testing requirements. The incumbent is responsible for his/her safety as well as his/her colleagues, seeking continuous improvement related to employee’s health and safety, environment and the process efficiency and customer’s satisfaction with the quality of products and services. All efforts must be directed for preventive actions. Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship. If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866) 788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com. Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship. If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com Gerdau offers excellent benefits! Medical and Prescription Dental Vision Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account) 401K Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance Health Advocate Services Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or recruiting@gerdau.com.
See More Details >>POSITION SUMMARY This position is to provide leadership, direction and support to all activities and functions relating to Electrical – Controls Engineering including Advanced Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Processes and Plant Operations. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Perform a variety of technical/engineering work in designing and overseeing the manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of electronic or electrical components. • Plans, conducts and directs research, development of manufacturing assignments; participates in larger projects of major magnitude and scope or more than one project. • Operates with considerable latitude for un-reviewed action or decision. • Recommends changes in procedures. • Prepare proposals and cost estimates for future work. • Assist in assessing/troubleshooting press and equipment problems. • Schedules work to meet completion dates and technical specifications for projects. • Reviews progress and evaluates results. • Acts as liaison with other departments, divisions, and organizations. • Reviews and approves controls designs for special machines. • Provides control engineering expertise to Midway's manufacturing plants as directed/requested. • Develops controls packages for metal processing equipment (presses, feed lines, etc.) • Maintains thorough familiarity with controls developments and new technologies in the industry. • Participates in Design Reviews, TSRO’s and HLRO’s. • Participates in the purchase of presses, coil lines, cranes, compressors and other capital assets. • Work in partnership with the Manufacturing Engineering Department to significantly improve the tooling, equipment and processes delivered to our plants. • Work in partnership with the plants to improve the overall operating performance of our plants, through the identification and implementation of concepts/ideas that improve the overall operational performance of our plants and meet throughput commitments. • Reduce the start-up, launch, tryout (debug) time and cost of new tooling, equipment and process installation into our plants. • Drive new tooling and equipment to operate at our quoted or MOS throughput rate, whichever is greater. • Performs other related duties as assigned by management. JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS • Preferred graduate in Electrical Engineering with five years’ experience. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Mechanically and electrically inclined, and able to use ingenuity and imagination to invasively solve engineering and manufacturing problems. • Programming of vision inspection systems, PLC, resistance welding, robotics, HMI and servo motion control knowledge required. • Working knowledge of industrial communications, including but not limited to: Ethernet, Device Net, Control Net, ProfiBus to name a few. • Full understanding of Mechanical Power, Presses, Transfer Presses and their associated equipment. • Full understanding of Industrial Electrical Power Distribution Systems. • Working knowledge of Hydroforming and associated processes. SPECIAL SKILLS • Computer literate • Advanced computer knowledge and skills • Team player; Cross functional and Cross departmental WORKING CONDITIONS • Normal office environment. • Normal manufacturing environment, which includes travel to plant sites, vendors & suppliers. • Required use of proper personal protection equipment for hazards and conditions typically associated within a manufacturing environment. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>POSITION SUMMARY • Provide electrical controls and programming direction and support on capital, facilities and equipment projects and support throughout the design, installation, startup and launch process. • Provide electrical controls and programming direction and support throughout the tooling design, build, tryout and launch process. • Provide support necessary to achieve daily production goals and technical support for all Midway Products Group facilities. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Performs a variety of engineering work and oversight in the manufacturing, installation, operation and maintenance of electric or electronic systems in our new tooling and equipment • Participate or lead projects of greater magnitude and scope. Possibly more than one at a time • Operate with considerable latitude for un-reviewed action or decision • Recommend changes in procedures and standards • Ensure that our vendors follow our Controls/Programming Standards • Schedules work to meet completion dates and technical specifications at our plants • Review progress and evaluates results • Reviews and approves vendor’s controls designs • Provides control engineering expertise to our plants as directed/requested • Develop controls packages for metal processing and assembly equipment • Maintain thorough familiarity with controls developments and new technologies in the industry which might be adaptable within our manufacturing operations • Participates in Design Reviews (Concept, 50% & 100%) • Participates in TSRO’s • Participates in HLRO’s • Work in partnership with the Manufacturing Engineering Department to significantly improve the tooling, equipment and processes delivered to our plants • Work in partnership with the plants to improve the overall operating performance of our plants, through the identification and implementation of concepts/ideas that improve the overall operational performance of our plants and meet throughput commitments • Reduce the start-up, launch, tryout (debug) time and cost of new tooling, equipment and process installation into our plant • Drive new tooling & equipment to operate at our quoted or MOS throughput rate, whichever is greater • Apply world class continuous improvement principles (VSM, Lean, 6-Sigma, Kaizen, etc.) to all our new tooling, equipment & processes • Participate/lead activities to develop standard for plant connectivity (Ethernet, MLAN, data collection) • Prepare proposals and authorizes cost estimates for future work • Work in partnership with IT on Cyber Security issues related to Industrial Control Systems • Supervise and coordinate technicians and plant controls engineers assigned to projects • Provide support to vacationing or absent Plant Controls Engineers • Overtime and weekends, as required • Perform other related duties as assigned by management JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS • Preferred four year degree in Electrical Engineering with five years experience • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills • Able to use ingenuity and imagination to solve design production problems • Industrial PLC and robot programming skills are essential • Understanding of: • Mechanical Power Presses and Servo Stamping Presses • Part Transfer Controls on Stamping Presses • Metal Coil Feeding Systems associated processes • Industrial Power Distribution Systems (12kV – 480V) • Hydroforming Presses and associated processes • Resistance MIG Welding Processes • Laser Welding and Cutting Processes • Robotics (Material Handling, MIG, Spot Welding and Sealant Dispensing) WORKING CONDITIONS • Normal office environment • Normal shop environment, which includes travel to plant sites, tooling vendors and suppliers. • Required use of personal protection equipment; hazards and conditions typically associated with a manufacturing environment Skills Required • Good Communication & Written Skills • Computer Literate Behaviors Required • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Monroe, MI, typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with an average weekly wage of $1,028.50 in Monroe, MI. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
