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WireCo WorldGroup

Manufactures wire ropes and synthetic ropes

Eletricista de Manutenção Industrial

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Maia, Portugal
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • Have 12th-grade education in a technical-professional program or a Level V Technological Specialization Course in electrical/electronic maintenance, mechatronics, or a similar area.
  • Have at least 3 years of experience in electrical/electronic maintenance in an industrial environment.
  • Be able to interpret and produce electrical schematics.
  • Have knowledge of automation systems.
  • Have basic knowledge of the operating principles and parameterization of variable-speed drives.
  • Have good knowledge of pneumatics.
  • Have good knowledge of English.
  • Have good user-level computer skills.
  • Be available to work a fixed shift from 07:00 to 15:30.
Responsibilities
  • Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on the company's machines and equipment.
  • Diagnose faults in AC/DC electric motors and variable-speed drives.
  • Identify failures in field automation components, including sensors, limit switches, photoelectric cells, solenoid valves, and heating elements, using electrical tests and schematic interpretation.
  • Support operators during production start-ups and electrical adjustment of machines.
  • Record incidents and help hand over information to subsequent shifts.
  • Implement changes and improvements to electrical circuits and support continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.

About the company

WireCo WorldGroup makes and sells wire and synthetic ropes for heavy industries around the world. Its products are used in sectors like mining, construction, oil and gas, and ships, and the company also helps customers choose the right rope through a consultative approach. The ropes are manufactured to meet specific needs and budgets, and the company grows its offerings by acquiring other rope and wire manufacturers to expand its product lines. The main goal is to be a leading global supplier by delivering reliable products, tailored solutions, and strong customer service, supported by efficient operations and strategic acquisitions.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$270M

Headquarters

Prairie Village, Kansas

Founded

1931

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What believers are saying

  • WireCo appointed Luis Padilla COO North America on August 10, 2026, strengthening operations.
  • S&P revised WireCo's outlook to Stable on April 16, 2026, citing recovering industrial, energy, and mining demand.
  • August 2026 product launches, including Lankofix, Lankoline 3XR, and Durascend, expand premium ropes.

What critics are saying

  • WireCo cut 122 jobs in June 2025, showing demand weakness and cost pressure.
  • The 2026 Pennsylvania labor case and August 2026 ransomware claim expose legal and cyber fragility.
  • S&P kept WireCo at B/Stable in April 2026 with leverage near six times EBITDA; 2028 debt looms.

What makes WireCo WorldGroup unique

  • WireCo's August 2026 launches show one engineering platform across mining, lifting, fishing, and mooring.
  • The company sells customized steel and synthetic ropes, spanning Casar, Oliveira, Lankhorst, and Euronete brands.
  • WireCo's global manufacturing footprint supports faster service than niche rope rivals.

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