The Zekelman Holocaust Center

The Zekelman Holocaust Center

Controls Specialist

Blytheville, AR - Wheatland, USA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 77 days ago
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About the role

  • As a Controls Specialist at Wheatland Tube a division of Zekelman Industries, Blytheville, AR, you will play a key role in improving and maintaining plant electrical and control systems to enhance safety, productivity, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
  • This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on industrial environment and demonstrates strong leadership and troubleshooting capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor plant systems, analyze performance, and initiate improvements to support safety, productivity, and cost objectives.
  • Perform custom PLC and drive programming for Allen Bradley, SAF, and Rexroth components.
  • Address mill hazards, electrical issues, and programming concerns to maintain safe operations.
  • Lead or assist employees and contractors during construction, verification, and start-up activities.
  • Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
  • Maintain, monitor, and improve plant-wide PLCs, drives, and production control equipment.
  • Manage records of system software changes and communicate updates to affected employees.
  • Support shift work requirements as needed.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of full-time experience in electrical controls or industrial automation.
  • Strong working knowledge of ESA Code.
  • Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and access equipment throughout the facility.
  • Ability to lift tools and components as required for electrical and control system maintenance.

Compensation

  • Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.

Benefits

  • Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.
  • Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation & Holidays
  • Promote health and safety work practices in accordance with regulatory agencies and company policy.

Company info

  • In addition, we offer:
  • We are Zekelman Industries.
  • We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

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