Manager, Steel Mill Maintenance

Manager, Steel Mill Maintenance

Location: Bartonville/Peoria, IL Department: Steelmaking Maintenance - ElectricalMechanical Type: Full-time | Salaried Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000 | Job Grade 26 Bonus: 17% Discretionary Target Bonus Schedule: Primarily day shift | Must be available for nights, weekends, and holidays as needed - overtime opportunities

Join Liberty SteelWire - where world-class steel production meets operational excellence.

Do you lead with safety, precision, and a commitment to continuous improvement? We're hiring a Manager, Steel Mill Maintenance to oversee the Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Departments supporting our state-of-the-art steelmaking operations. This role directly manages salaried and hourly employees, driving safety, reliability, and efficiency in our electric arc furnace, ladle metallurgical furnace, billet caster, and supporting systems.

What You'll Do

Direct and manage the Steelmaking ElectricalMechanical Maintenance Departments, including a 115 MVA 225-ton EAF, ladle metallurgical furnace, six-strand billet caster, and auxiliary systems

Supervise, coach, and develop electrical and mechanical supervisors as well as union maintenance personnel

Ensure daily operational excellence in safety, quality, and productivity

Reduce downtime through predictive and preventive maintenance programs, including thermography, oil analysis, and vibration analysis

Maintain records, schedules, and financial reports to ensure budget adherence and cost efficiency

Partner cross-functionally with production and engineering to meet plant goals and execute improvement projects

What We're Looking For

EducationExperience

Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Electrical Engineering preferred) + 2+ years in industrial maintenance management OR 5+ years of related experience in lieu of degree

SkillsLeadership

Strong organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills

Positive, proactive leadership style with ability to supervise within a union environment

Highly detail-oriented with proven prioritization abilities

Mindset

Safety-first approach

Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset

Why Join Us?

At Liberty SteelWire, you'll lead a skilled maintenance team that keeps American-made steel flowing.

American Made - Proudly manufacturing in Illinois

Career Growth - Annual merit reviews, upward mobility, and professional development support Benefits Package Includes:

Medical, Dental, Vision - Multiple plans

Company-paid Life InsuranceLong-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Accident, Critical Illness, and Whole Life Insurance

Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick, personal + 9 paid holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Apply today to become a key leader in keeping our steelmaking operation running at peak performance. Your leadership keeps our furnaces hot and our quality high.

Liberty SteelWire is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Veteran Friendly Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification.