Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 1,600 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety. Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate nine production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.
At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.
Job Summary
Develops, evaluates and improves industrial manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods and quality control standards.
Job Duties
- Communicate manufacturing capabilities, or other information to facilitate production processes
- Confer with vendors to determine specifications of processes and arrange equipment, material purchase and equipment.
- Specify peripheral equipment specifications and write capital expense requests as needed.
- Develop statements of work for equipment upgrades (Controls Upgrade)
- Assist the Maintenance Dept when needed to return the equipment to operational standard.
- PLC Programming with Allen Braley, Keyence and/or Siemens
- Understanding and troubleshooting of load cells, Analog inputs (0-10Vdc or 4-20Ma)
- Understanding of basic Hydraulics and troubleshooting.
- Comfortable working in 480VAC Panels, for troubleshooting
- Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
- Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
- Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
Experience and Education
- Perform work under supervision
- Handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to more experienced staff
- Willingness to learn and grow with Maclean Power
- Bachelor's degree 0 to 3 years of experience preferred, or equivalent industrial experience will be considered for the right skill set.
Competencies/ Skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions
- Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Problem-solving skills and Analytical thinking skills
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Optional, Knowledge to program in Python
- Optional, Equip Mechanical, Welding, Mig/Tig/Gas
- Optional, Experience with AUTOCAD, Solid Works Software Packages
- Optional, Some Machining, Small Machining Center and Small Lathe, Basic Operation.
- Work with Key Vendors to resolve problems with equipment.
- Work with Vendors on equipment quotes and capital projects
- General understanding of PLC’s; Allen Bradley, Siemens, Keyence
- Ladder Logic understanding, programming basics
EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean Power, LLC has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.
All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree, with 0 to 3 years of experience preferred; equivalent industrial experience may be considered
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions
- Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
- Comfort using Microsoft Office Suite
- General understanding of PLCs, including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Keyence
- Basic ladder logic understanding and programming ability
- Python programming knowledge
- Equipment mechanical, welding, MIG, TIG, or gas welding experience
- AutoCAD or SolidWorks experience
- Basic machining experience with small machining centers or lathes
What We Do
National Material L.P. is a privately owned industrial metals supplier serving customers worldwide. Founded in 1964, it has expanded into more than 16 business units and operates across steel, stainless steel and alloys, raw-material trading, aluminum, and related operations. The company serves diverse markets including automotive, aerospace, agriculture, defense, construction, energy, heavy truck, industrial equipment, appliances, and steel mills and foundries.
