2nd shift Maintenance Technician

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc; Blytheville (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryerson is seeking a 2nd shift Maintenance Tech to support our Blytheville, AR plant. You will maintain and repair processing and material handling equipment, oversee preventive maintenance, and use the company system to ensure reliable operation.

Your role includes training operators, responding quickly to breakdowns, coordinating parts and outside services, and ensuring a safe, compliant work environment. Apprenticeship onboarding is part of the process.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility, preferably steel processing.
• Knowledge of coil processing equipment (cut-to-length & slitters).
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements regarding equipment.
• Proficient with PLCs, electrical, mechanical, air, hydraulics & blue prints.
• Preventive maintenance programs.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage changing priorities.
• Physical ability to pass vision, hearing, and mobility tests.
• Onboarding includes enrollment in a registered apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain plant equipment daily, including processing and material handling equipment, and building repairs.
• Promote and demonstrate a safe work environment.
• Adhere to maintenance schedules and complete preventive maintenance programs.
• Train and supervise operators on daily maintenance tasks for equipment.
• Respond to unscheduled breakdowns with urgency to reduce downtime.
• Coordinate outside maintenance services as required.
• Order parts to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Maintenance experience

PLC knowledge

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Blueprint reading

Electrical diagrams

Job description

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

As a 2nd shift Maintenance tech at Ryerson, you will be responsible for a wide range of activities in overall plant and facilities maintenance. Additional duties will also include but are not limited to working with the company computer system and preventive maintenance programs.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain plant equipment in an efficient manner on a daily basis including processing equipment, material handling equipment, overhead cranes & building repairs.
• Promote & demonstrate a safe work environment
• Comply to maintenance schedule & completion of preventive maintenance programs
• Training & supervision of operators on daily maintenance tasks for equipment
• Ability to react to unscheduled breakdowns with urgency. Help to eliminate machine downtime
• Coordinate outside maintenance services as required
• Order parts as required to keep equipment operating in a safe/efficient basis
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility, preferably steel processing
• Knowledge of coil processing equipment (cut-to-length & slitters)
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements regarding equipment.
• Proficient with PLC's, electrical, mechanical, air, hydraulics & blue prints
• Preventive maintenance programs
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage changing priorities and multiple tasks
• Physical ability to pass physical requirements exam for vision, hearing, and mobility
• Successful candidates will be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program as part of their onboarding

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