Equipment Maintenance Technician - Iuka, Mississippi

Reliance, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + bonus

Benefits begin Day 31

PTO from Day 1

Growth opportunities

Family-friendly culture

Job summary

FerrouSouth, a leading steel processor, is hiring an Industrial Equipment Technician for day shifts at itsYellow Creek Port facility in Iuka, Mississippi. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs across electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.

Requirements include 5+ years in industrial maintenance, multi-craft skills, own tools, and strong documentation. Company offers growth opportunities, benefits after Day 31, and PTO from Day 1.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Willing to develop multi-craft skills (electrical, controls, hydraulic, pneumatic, welding, etc.).
• Must have own tools and a job box; larger tools provided by the company.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, lubrication, and adjustments on industrial machinery to minimize downtime and improve performance.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctions including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Follow safety regulations and document maintenance activities and repairs.
• Collaborate with engineering or operations to identify and implement improvements or safety measures.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of parts and train others in the group.

Skills

Electrical schematics reading

Industrial maintenance

Multi-craft skills

Documentation & communication

Self-motivated

Education

Industrial Maintenance education or experience

Tools

Own tools

Job box

Group box tools provided

Job description

Job Summary

FerrouSouth, a leading steel processor located in Yellow Creek Port on the Tennessee River in Iuka, Mississippi, is currently hiring a Industrial Equipment Technician for day shifts.

Why Join Feralloy?

• Competitive hourly pay + bonus opportunities
• Learning multiple positions, will increase hourly pay
• Benefits Begin on Day 31 of Employment (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k + match)
• Accrue PTO (Paid Time Off) Day 1 of Employment
• Family-oriented culture
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching

Function in the Job

Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function

• Perform Preventive Maintenance, inspections, lubrication, and adjustments on industrial machinery to minimize unscheduled downtime, extend equipment lifespan, and improve productive performance.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctions, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Follow all safety regulations and procedures. Document maintenance activities and repairs.
• Collaborate with other departments (customers), such as engineering or operations, to identify and implement solutions for improvement or safety.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of parts and supplies. Train and mentor others in the group as team member.

Required Skills

• Industrial Electrical knowledge and ability to troubleshoot from 480 down to control circuits or components (valves, solenoids, motors, etc.). Ability to read electrical schematic knowledge a must. PLC code knowledge is not required; ability to understand I/O and power supplies is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment or completed education in Industrial Maintenance. Willing to develop and improve on multi-craft skills (electrical, controls, hydraulic, pneumatic, fabrication & welding, etc.).
• Must have own tools and a job box. Company provides larger tools in group box.
• Self-motivated, capable of identifying and prioritizing tasks without direct supervision Effective communication and documentation skills.