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Electrical Maintenance Operator - Finishing

Company:
SSAB
Location:
Axis, AL, 36505
Posted:
March 13, 2026
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Description:

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

This position will primarily be responsible for millwright work including performing preventative maintenance on plant equipment, trouble shoot, diagnose and repair damaged or worn equipment as well as rebuild spare parts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform the essential functions of a millwright with extensive welding applications

Perform maintenance engineering functions and repairs for all plant mechanical equipment. The equipment includes: conveyor roll tables, high pressure water descale systems, hydraulically actuated equipment, large rotating and rolling equipment, water cooling systems, shears, and material handling equipment.

Perform structural repairs to buildings, platforms, machinery, utility piping and structures at times in elevated positions.

Level and align equipment

Install modifications to existing equipment as required

Assist in the development of solutions to operating problems and improvements to the processes as required

Perform administrative tasks as may be assigned from time to time

QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies and Experience

Required:

The position requires the candidate to be able to read, comprehend and follow drawings, and be able to

Work in a team-oriented facility

Possess extensive experience in welding and oxy fuel cutting

Possess experience in safe rigging practices

Follow all standard operating procedures and safe operating practice

Minimum Microsoft Office suite computer skills

Welding certifications plate / pipe etc.

Must be trained and certified to operate man lifts, forklifts and overhead cranes

Must be able to work in contact with greases, petroleum base oils and cleansing agents

Preferred:

4-year trade school preferred with focus on mechanical maintenance and welding

5-10 years' experience in equipment mechanical machinery maintenance in the metals Industry.

Ability to work in a fast paced environment safely and efficiently

Education

Required:

High school Diploma or equivalent

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.

Our Offer

At SSAB we use our values - driven, true and ahead - in making everyday decisions, keeping the customer at the heart of what we do. When joining SSAB you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our team members:

Bonuses

401(k) with 5% employer match

10 paid holidays

Vacation

Excellent, affordable benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Profit sharing

Opportunities for development

Friendly and welcoming workplace

Global company committed to sustainability

#LIDNI

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

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