SSAB
Maintenance Operator - Auxiliary Services Maintenance - Mechanical, Electrical,
SSAB, Iowa, Louisiana, United States, 70647
Maintenance Operator - Auxiliary Services Maintenance - Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulics
Montpelier, 1770 Bill Sharp Blvd, Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Job Description Posted Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM
SSAB is one of the largest North American producers of steel plate and coil, serving many industrial markets including energy, construction, agriculture and transportation. SSAB operates five state of the art facilities strategically located in key regions across the U.S. SSABhas nearly 1,200 highly skilled employees in the U.S. Jobs at SSAB range from machine operators and sales people to advanced engineers and corporate professionals in HR, finance and more. SSAB offers challenging careers and comprehensive benefit program designed to keep employees and their families healthy and secure.
SSAB Americas is seeking a Maintenance Operator for its Montpelier, Iowa facility.
The ideal candidate will have mechanical and electrical maintenance experience related to heavy manufacturing preferably with focus on overhead cranes.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
Day-to-day preventative maintenance of the plant’s overhead cranes systems
Troubleshooting both mechanical systems and electrical systems
Mechanical and Electrical maintenance along with related alignments
Logging of work into a preventive maintenance system and related work order system
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / FUNCTIONS
The position may work in other areas of maintenance, including mechanical, electrical and hydraulics.
The position requires knowledge of industrial electricity and PLC’s.
Know and follow all safety rules and evacuation routes in the area
Learn and follow the standard operating procedures and safe operating practices (JSA/SOP) within the department
Develop and use sound operating and maintenance skills through the departmental skills progression
Work in an operational, hands‑on capacity
Operate and maintain the equipment for daily operations in the department
Cross train and learn all functions of the department and proficient in each
React effectively to unplanned events and deal with conflicting demands
Act as a team member
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Required
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Knowledge of industrial electricity and PLCs
Previous industrial experience
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are required
Minimum Microsoft Office suite computer skills are required
Associates degree or certificate in mechanical or electrical field
Minimum of 5 years of heavy industrial experience
Heavy industry experience with overhead crane systems to include controls, and mechanical components NFPA 70E training highly desirable
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Ability to climb, stand, bend, and to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
Ability to work rotating shifts
Subject to working near moving parts of heavy machinery and high voltage equipment where the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required
Capable of working in high noise environment where the use of hearing protection is required
Capable of working at heights and in high and/or extreme temperatures
Subject to working in indoor and outdoor environmentAbility to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods
Employee will frequently be required to:
Sit, walk climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Reach above shoulder level and below waist level
Use both hands for grasping, fingering, gripping and feeling textures and temperatures
Life and or move up to 10 pounds
Employee will occasionally be required to:
Lift and or move up to 50 pounds
The position requires the following vision and hearing capabilities:
Close, distance and peripheral vision
Depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Hearing in person, on the phone, and/or in group settings
This employee will work in the following conditions:
Extreme hot and cold conditions
We and humid conditions
Amid fumes, dust, dirt and smoke
In confined areas, high places and around equipment in motion
While wearing personal protective / safety equipment to prevent injury from noise and environmental hazards
Position is full time, hourly and is eligible for overtime
Position works rotating 12-hour swing shifts to include days and nights
No travel is expected for this position
OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
SSAB's vision is a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world. SSAB'svalues form the guiding principals of our company. They shape our culture and characteristics.They serve as a compass for our actions and behavior, and describe what we stand for. Values guide us daily in making the right choices and doing the right things. SSAB'svalues are:
Montpelier, 1770 Bill Sharp Blvd, Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
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Job Description Posted Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM
SSAB is one of the largest North American producers of steel plate and coil, serving many industrial markets including energy, construction, agriculture and transportation. SSAB operates five state of the art facilities strategically located in key regions across the U.S. SSABhas nearly 1,200 highly skilled employees in the U.S. Jobs at SSAB range from machine operators and sales people to advanced engineers and corporate professionals in HR, finance and more. SSAB offers challenging careers and comprehensive benefit program designed to keep employees and their families healthy and secure.
SSAB Americas is seeking a Maintenance Operator for its Montpelier, Iowa facility.
The ideal candidate will have mechanical and electrical maintenance experience related to heavy manufacturing preferably with focus on overhead cranes.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
Day-to-day preventative maintenance of the plant’s overhead cranes systems
Troubleshooting both mechanical systems and electrical systems
Mechanical and Electrical maintenance along with related alignments
Logging of work into a preventive maintenance system and related work order system
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / FUNCTIONS
The position may work in other areas of maintenance, including mechanical, electrical and hydraulics.
The position requires knowledge of industrial electricity and PLC’s.
Know and follow all safety rules and evacuation routes in the area
Learn and follow the standard operating procedures and safe operating practices (JSA/SOP) within the department
Develop and use sound operating and maintenance skills through the departmental skills progression
Work in an operational, hands‑on capacity
Operate and maintain the equipment for daily operations in the department
Cross train and learn all functions of the department and proficient in each
React effectively to unplanned events and deal with conflicting demands
Act as a team member
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Required
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Knowledge of industrial electricity and PLCs
Previous industrial experience
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are required
Minimum Microsoft Office suite computer skills are required
Associates degree or certificate in mechanical or electrical field
Minimum of 5 years of heavy industrial experience
Heavy industry experience with overhead crane systems to include controls, and mechanical components NFPA 70E training highly desirable
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Ability to climb, stand, bend, and to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
Ability to work rotating shifts
Subject to working near moving parts of heavy machinery and high voltage equipment where the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required
Capable of working in high noise environment where the use of hearing protection is required
Capable of working at heights and in high and/or extreme temperatures
Subject to working in indoor and outdoor environmentAbility to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods
Employee will frequently be required to:
Sit, walk climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Reach above shoulder level and below waist level
Use both hands for grasping, fingering, gripping and feeling textures and temperatures
Life and or move up to 10 pounds
Employee will occasionally be required to:
Lift and or move up to 50 pounds
The position requires the following vision and hearing capabilities:
Close, distance and peripheral vision
Depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Hearing in person, on the phone, and/or in group settings
This employee will work in the following conditions:
Extreme hot and cold conditions
We and humid conditions
Amid fumes, dust, dirt and smoke
In confined areas, high places and around equipment in motion
While wearing personal protective / safety equipment to prevent injury from noise and environmental hazards
Position is full time, hourly and is eligible for overtime
Position works rotating 12-hour swing shifts to include days and nights
No travel is expected for this position
OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
SSAB's vision is a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world. SSAB'svalues form the guiding principals of our company. They shape our culture and characteristics.They serve as a compass for our actions and behavior, and describe what we stand for. Values guide us daily in making the right choices and doing the right things. SSAB'svalues are:
Montpelier, 1770 Bill Sharp Blvd, Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
#J-18808-Ljbffr