Responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and automation systems within a copper rod mill. This role ensures optimal operation of production equipment by supporting PLC systems, drives, instrumentation, and electrical distribution systems while maintaining safety, quality, and production standards. This is a Monday - Friday day shift position.
Requirements
Electrical Maintenance & Troubleshooting
• Diagnose and repair electrical issues in production equipment, including motors, starters, relays, and power distribution systems
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems
• Troubleshoot high-voltage and low-voltage systems safely and efficiently
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC systems
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC systems
Instrumentation: Install, calibrate, and maintain field instrumentation such as:
Equipment Support (Rod Mill Operations)
• Support continuous casting machines, rolling mills, coilers, and cooling systems
• Work closely with operations to minimize downtime and improve throughput
• Assist during planned outages, shutdowns, and start-ups
Safety & Compliance
• Follow all plant safety policies, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Maintain compliance with electrical codes and standards
• Participate in safety audits and hazard assessments
Continuous Improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve system reliability and efficiency
• Recommend upgrades or modifications to control systems
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
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Qualifications
Education & Experience
• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology, Industrial Automation, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of industrial electrical/controls experience (metals or manufacturing preferred)
Technical Skills
• Strong knowledge of PLC troubleshooting
• Experience with industrial automation systems and networks
• Proficiency with VFDs, motors, and industrial electrical systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Familiarity with SCADA/HMI systems
Additional Skills
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Good communication skills with operations and maintenance teams
• Willingness to work overtime, and on-call as needed
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Work Environment
• Industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, dust, and noise
• Requires standing, walking, climbing, and working in confined or elevated areas
• Must be able to lift moderate weights and use appropriate PPE
IMC’s roots in dirt floor foundries have blossomed into worldwide recognition in the anode and rod production industry. Dedicated management teams led the company expansion to a new 160,000 square foot copper and brass mill in the 1990s. Today, the site is an industry beacon, operating as a state-of-the-art, technologically-advanced and environmentally-friendly facility, with plenty of space for future expansion.
The customer is always the ultimate focus, which is why IMC’s manufacturing process is engineered to produce hot-rolled and fine-grained copper, which is preferred in end-user processes. Each step of IMC’s high-speed production is closely and continuously computer-monitored, from analytical testing of raw feed, through alloying and at final quality certification. In this way strict customer specifications are assured.
More than 50% of our product volume is sold in 40+ countries, primarily utilizing a global network of agents and distributors. Our system of freight forwarders, intermodal carriers and steamship lines give us the worldwide reach needed to put our products in the most demanding end-use applications. It takes experience and expertise to meet the current and future needs of a global industry.
We have specialists able to work one-on-one with customers on everything from special skid designs, to custom chemistry and to unique copper configurations for custom applications.
