Industrial Maintenance Technician — Metals Processing

Ryerson Metal Solutions; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryerson Metal Solutions is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for the 2nd shift (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM) to diagnose, repair, and maintain production equipment on site. You will learn operation and maintenance procedures under a trainer, perform predictive maintenance, and ensure rigorous documentation is kept for compliance and safety.

You will review work orders, verify parts, and coordinate repairs with operations leadership to minimize downtime, while applying blueprints and manuals to

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy equipment repair in an industrial setting.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure.
• Familiarity with machine safety inspections and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders, verify parts availability, and prep toolkit.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and service manuals to diagnose issues with trainer guidance.
• Perform predictive and productive maintenance; document steps precisely.
• Coordinate with operations leadership to plan repairs and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot machine errors to return equipment to service safely; maintain documentation.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Mechanical troubleshooting

Blueprints/schematics reading

Tape measure reading

Problem analysis

Education

OSHA 10-Hour Certification

Tools

eMaint CMMS

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Technician — Metals ProcessingJoin a legacy that began in 1842. At Ryerson, a premier supplier of industrial metal products and services, you’ll find a dynamic, quality-driven environment where your growth is backed by real opportunities and hands-on learning.A day in the life (2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM)You clock in at 3:00 PM and open eMaint to review scheduled work orders. You verify parts availability, update manual parts lists, and prep your toolkit. Working alongside a designated trainer, you interpret blueprints, schematics, and service manuals to diagnose issues on production equipment. Through the shift, you perform predictive and routine/productive maintenance, document each step precisely, and coordinate with operations leadership to plan repairs that minimize downtime. When a machine flags an error, you jump in to troubleshoot, analyze the failure, and support a safe return to service—all while maintaining strict documentation practices.What you’ll doMaintain inventory of maintenance supplies, materials, and equipment to support timely repairs.Use blueprints, specifications, diagrams, and service manuals to repair and maintain plant equipment under the guidance of a designated trainer.Learn the operation, repair, and maintenance procedures for a variety of production machines.Assist with scheduling maintenance and partner closely with operations leadership to coordinate equipment and facility repairs.Ensure accurate and complete maintenance documentation in line with requirements and best practices.Perform predictive and productive maintenance and execute machine repairs while shadowing and learning from your trainer.Provide day-to-day support to operations by troubleshooting, conducting problem analysis, and reviewing equipment failures with your trainer’s oversight.Take on additional responsibilities as needed; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Tools and systemseMaint (CMMS): review work orders, log tasks, and help develop manual parts lists.What you bringExperience with heavy equipment repair in an industrial setting.Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.OSHA 10-Hour certification (OSHA 10).Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure.Solid maintenance and repair capabilities across mechanical systems.Commitment to workplace safety and EHS practices.Familiarity with machine safety inspections and compliance expectations.Why RyersonBe part of a team that values precision, safety, and continuous improvement. Your work keeps our metals operations running at peak performance—and your career development is our priority.