Maintenance Technician
About the Role
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment and facility systems. This is a hands-on role that requires strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, along with the ability to diagnose problems and make repairs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate has experience maintaining industrial machinery, forklifts, electrical systems, and/or facility equipment and enjoys solving problems and keeping production moving.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on manufacturing equipment and industrial machinery.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and plumbing issues.
- Perform maintenance and repairs on forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
- Inspect equipment to identify wear, defects, or potential problems before they result in downtime.
- Assist with the installation, setup, relocation, and startup of new machinery and equipment.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and production maintenance needs in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and repair documentation.
- Work closely with the Facilities Manager and Operations team to prioritize maintenance needs and minimize production downtime.
- Follow established safety procedures and OSHA requirements while performing maintenance work.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance area.
- Participate in safety training and department meetings.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training is a plus.
- Previous experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, facilities maintenance, or a similar hands-on maintenance role.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with forklift maintenance and repair preferred.
- Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems preferred.
- Plumbing experience is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings, equipment manuals, and other documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with production and maintenance teams.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
- Ability to work overtime and flexible hours as needed.
What We Offer
- Health Insurance: Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) with flexible health insurance options. Eligible the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
- Dental & Vision Insurance: Through Delta Dental. Eligible the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan: Eligible to participate the first of the month after 90 days of employment.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Plus 2 personal days.
- Paid Holidays: 9 paid holidays per year, effective the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Available for eligible healthcare expenses.
- Voluntary Benefits: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D).
Join the Super Steel Team
If you're a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, solving problems, and keeping a manufacturing operation running, we'd like to hear from you.