2nd Shift Skilled Maintenance

Ryerson; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryerson is seeking a 2nd shift Maintenance Technician in Portage, IN, with a 3pm-11pm schedule. You will learn to interpret schematics, repair plant equipment, and support maintenance planning within our industrial metals operations.

Responsibilities include following manuals and blueprints, maintaining parts lists, and ensuring accurate documentation. A GED or high school diploma is required, and candidates should be prepared for overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Basic algebra skills including fractions, decimals, and conversions.
• Computer skills to navigate information, enter data, print, and manage calendars.
• Willingness to ask questions and seek guidance.
• Ability to pass physical requirements (vision, hearing, mobility, lifting).
• Overtime may be required with short notice.

Responsibilities

• Maintains inventory of maintenance supplies, material, and equipment.
• Follows blueprints, specifications, diagrams, and service manuals to repair and maintain equipment under supervision of designated trainer.
• Learns the operation, repair, and maintenance of plant equipment.
• Assists in scheduling maintenance and works closely with operations leadership to schedule and accomplish equipment and facility repairs.
• Ensures correct and accurate documentation is maintained in accordance with requirements.
• Performs predictive and productive maintenance and machine repair under the supervision of the designated trainer.
• Assists in the day-to-day support of operations through troubleshooting, problem analysis, and review of equipment failures under the supervision of a designated trainer.
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills

Hand tools

Algebra

Computer skills

Willingness to learn

Physical requirements

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

eMaint CMMS

Job description

Career Opportunities: 2nd Shift Skilled Maintenance (3305)

Requisition ID3305-Posted10/13/2026-Operations-United States-Full-time

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.

We are seeking a dedicated 2nd shift 3pm- 11pm, Maintenance Technician who is eager to develop their skills in understanding mechanical equipment, electrical systems, and interpreting schematics and blueprints. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work within the eMaint systems and contribute to the creation of manual parts lists.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintains inventory of maintenance supplies, material, and equipment
• Follows blueprints, specifications, diagrams, and service manuals to repair and maintain equipment under supervision of designated trainer
• Learns the operation, repair, and maintenance of plant equipment
• Assists in scheduling maintenance and works closely with operations leadership to schedule and accomplish equipment and facility repairs
• Ensures correct and accurate documentation is maintained in accordance with requirements
• Performs predictive and productive maintenance and machine repair under the supervision of the designated trainer.
• Assists in the day-to-day support of operations through troubleshooting, problem analysis, and review of equipment failures under the supervision of a designated trainer
• 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
• Ability to successfully use hand tools for their intended purpose
• Ability to perform basic Algebra functions (addition, subtraction, fractions, decimals, conversions, and formulas)
• Ability to navigate on a computer to find information, enter information when prompted, print, search the web, use email, and manage a calendar, as necessary
• Must be willing to learn, admit when something is unclear, and ask for guidance
• Ability to pass physical requirements exam for vision, hearing, mobility, and lifting
• Ability to work assigned overtime, at times with short notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.