Caster Shift Milltech

Steel Dynamics, Inc.; Butler (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to maintain casting department production equipment and lead safety initiatives. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance, train with the shift lead millwright, and support projects and equipment rebuilds.

Ideal candidates have hands-on maintenance experience, strong teamwork and communication, and a desire to learn quickly while working 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Safety first mindset and Take Control of Safety program adherence.
• Previous mechanical maintenance experience in industrial setting.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts for up to 6 days in a row, rotating day/night.
• Hands-on, team player with strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Strong desire to learn and build skills rapidly.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective mechanical maintenance on casting dept equipment.
• Train with shift lead millwright.
• Help improve department safety.
• Lead project and equipment rebuild work as needed.
• Assist production personnel and casting department needs.

Skills

Safety mindset

Mechanical maintenance

12-hour shift capability

Team player

Communication skills

Leadership capabilities

Willingness to learn

Education

Mechanical/electrical vocational or associate degree or higher

Tools

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Grease systems

Alignment

Rigging

Torching/Welding

Blueprint reading

PLC/HMI understanding

Job description

Subsidiary

Steel Dynamics

Overview

Mechanical Maintenance Technician performing maintenance and projects for the casting department’s production equipment. Work 12 hour shifts, rotating 4 days “on” and then 4 days “off” which may occur on night shift, holidays, and weekends with occasional overtime (6 days “on” / 2 days “off”) covering for coworkers’ vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective mechanical maintenance
• Train with shift (lead) millwright
• Help improve department safety
• Project & equipment rebuild work
• Assist production personnel and any other casting department needs as required

Qualifications

Required

• Safety first mindset: Display safety awareness in all activities and drive all components of "Take Control of Safety" Program
• Previous mechanical maintenance job experience
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts for up to 6 "days" in a row, rotating day/night shift
• Hands-on, team player with good communication skills and leadership capabilities
• Strong desire to learn and build skills/experience with the ability to learn quickly

Preferred

• Previous mechanical maintenance experience in a steel mill or industrial setting
• Mechanical/electrical vocational or associates dgree higher level education
• Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, grease systems, alignment, rigging, and mobile equipment. Fabrication skills that include torching, welding, and blueprint reading.
• A basic understanding of PLC's, HMI's, and electromechanical equipment that will aid in troubleshooting mechanical maintenance team

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.