A day in the life
When your day starts on the manufacturing floor, you’re where the action is: high-speed lines running, teams synced up, and safety front and center. You kick off with a brief safety huddle, align electricians, electro‑mechanical techs, and mechanics on priorities, confirm lockout/tagout is followed, and verify critical spares are in stock. Minutes later, you’re troubleshooting a PLC fault on a steel-forming line, coaching a tech through high‑voltage procedures, and coordinating with operations to keep throughput on target. By afternoon, you’re planning a ControlLogix migration, reviewing electrical schematics for a new install, and closing the loop on KPIs—always ready to jump in for an emergency, day or night.
What you’ll lead
- Champion safety and compliance with NEC, OSHA, lockout/tagout, high‑voltage, BRC food safety, GMP, and product quality standards.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop Electricians, Mechanics, and Electro‑Mechanical Technicians; run regular safety meetings, inspections, and hazard assessments.
- Own preventative and predictive maintenance programs to cut unplanned downtime.
- Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and control issues on high‑speed production and steel‑forming equipment.
- Provide 24/7 hands‑on support during failures, startups, shutdowns, and emergencies.
- Program and optimize PLC/HMI, process control, and machine automation; migrate legacy platforms (e.g., Allen‑Bradley PLC‑5 to ControlLogix).
- Partner with operations to lift machine reliability and throughput; track and report maintenance and electrical performance KPIs.
- Scope, plan, and execute mechanical, electrical, and automation projects from concept through commissioning.
- Review electrical schematics, blueprints, and specifications to ensure safe, compliant installations.
- Coordinate vendors and contractors for capital projects and equipment upgrades.
- Drive MRO excellence: set min/max levels, support technical purchasing decisions, and maintain accurate inventory records to prevent shortages or excess while protecting uptime.
- Manage budgets, spare parts inventory, and shop supplies; maintain thorough records (work orders, logs, inspections, documentation).
- Uphold internal controls and Trivium’s core values; model teamwork, respect, integrity, and stewardship of company resources.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you bring
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred.
- 3–5 years in industrial maintenance within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
- 2–3 years of supervisory or lead experience preferred.
- Background in steel manufacturing and/or food processing is highly desirable.
- Hands‑on knowledge of AC/DC motors, VFDs, pneumatic/electronic instrumentation, and wireless technologies.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical manuals; CMMS experience for work order management.
- Proven leadership, coaching, and communication skills with a results‑driven, detail‑oriented mindset.
- Thrives under pressure in a 24/7 operation.
Where you’ll work
- Primarily on the manufacturing floor with frequent standing, walking, talking, hearing, and manual dexterity.
- Regular reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; occasional work in non‑permit‑required confined spaces (unless otherwise trained).
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (no continual lifting); good hand/eye coordination required.
- Vision requirements include close and distance vision and color recognition.
- Loud environment—hearing protection and assigned PPE required.
- Temperature extremes may range from below 40°F to above 90°F; atmosphere may contain fumes, dust, and odors.
Diversity & inclusion
BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORKAt Trivium, we believe that people perform at their best when they can bring their true selves to work. That’s why we hire diverse talent at every level and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome colleagues of every background, identity and perspective, because our people like our customers come from all over the world. Creating an environment where everyone feels respected, supported and able to thrive isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s business critical. When our people belong, they deliver their best work, and together we achieve more.