Caster Shift Milltech

Steel Dynamics, Inc.; Indiana; On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for the casting department. The role includes 12-hour shifts with a 4-on/4-off rotation, potentially night shifts, holidays, weekends and occasional overtime.

Responsibilities include preventive and corrective mechanical maintenance, equipment rebuilds, and collaboration with production staff. A safety-first mindset and strong teamwork are required to support ongoing casting operations.

Qualifications

• Safety-focused mindset and Take Control of Safety program adherence.
• Prior mechanical maintenance experience in industrial settings.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Hands-on, team-oriented with strong communication and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective mechanical maintenance.
• Train with shift lead millwright and support other casting dept. needs.
• Help improve department safety and incident prevention.
• Execute project work, equipment rebuilds and refurbishments.
• Assist production personnel as required in the casting department.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team player

Communication skills

Leadership capabilities

Willingness to learn

Shift capability

Education

Assoc. degree in mech/electrical

Tools

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Welding

Blueprint reading

Rigging

PLC/HMI basics

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 degree 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.