Electrical Maintenance Apprentice

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. 
SSAB has 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.

POSITION PURPOSE

Apprentice will work closely with the Maintenance Operators performing a variety of electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance, repair, and installation throughout the plant. SSAB Iowa Maintenance Apprenticeship program uses the competency-based model and can be completed within three years or less. Qualified candidates will be enrolled in courses offered through Eastern Iowa Community College; to receive both classroom and on-the-job training. The Maintenance Apprentice has the opportunity for career advancement through company paid training online, in the classroom, and on the job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Complete on the job training program and required college courses in order to learn to perform maintenance skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production equipment
• Train with current employees to perform regular preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment
• Learn to follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals and manufacturer’s instructions
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments
• Use a variety of hand and power tools to perform work duties
• Ensure equipment is in good working order, perform daily cleaning and light maintenance on machinery/tools
• Responsible for achieving safety, quality and maintenance goals in a manufacturing environment

QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies and Experience

Required:

• Ability to complete and adhere to all company safety programs
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communications skills, written and verbal
• Demonstrate strong work ethic and displays a high degree of professionalism
• Display strong attention to detail
• Ability to work and take college courses in a classroom setting or online

• Must be at least 18 years old

Preferred:

• Interest in electrical field including controls, automation, programming, maintenance

Education

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee will frequently be required to:

• Sit, walk, stand, 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
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods

The 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

The employee will work in the following conditions:

• Extreme hot and cold conditions
• Wet and humid conditions
• Amid fumes, dust, dirt, and smoke
• In confined areas, heights/high places and around equipment in motion
• Near moving parts of heavy machinery and high voltage equipment
• Amid noise
• While wearing personal protective / safety equipment to prevent injury from noise and environmental hazards

POSITION TYPE – WORK HOURS - TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Position is full time, non-exempt
• Position works eight (8) hour day shift, Monday through Friday
• Travel less than 10% of time (driving or by airplane) in the field or at other SSAB locations

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's values 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's values are:

• Driven - Together we create value
• True - Do what is right
• Ahead - Future in mind