Industrial Maintenance Technician – Steel Plant

Energy Jobline ZR; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Chicago Steel plant. The role services all equipment including shears, burners, saws, forklifts, and office devices, reporting to the Maintenance Manager.

Candidates must read blueprints, perform preventive maintenance, and hold a welding certificate. Travel may be required; forklift certification and HVAC/refrigerant knowledge are valued.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read blueprints, wiring diagrams and piping charts.
• Strong math and basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of safety rules and company policies.
• Welding (SMAW) skills are required.
• Understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Ability to travel when needed.
• Understanding of press operation.

Responsibilities

• Make repairs to buildings, basic carpentry and painting operations.
• Tear down machines to determine trouble and obtain approvals for major repairs.
• Perform machine operations to replace parts and reassemble, fit and adjust components.
• Maintain and install electrical lines and equipment for plant changes or new equipment.
• Repair or replace in air, steam, oil or gas lines and controls.
• Carry out prescribed preventive maintenance schedules.
• Perform basic forklift tune-ups and repairs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Strong communication

Mathematical skills

Welding knowledge

Travel flexibility

Safety compliance

Pneumatic/hydraulic/electrical

Forklift operation

Education

Welding certificate

Forklift operator certification

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Chicago Steel plant. The role services all equipment including shears, burners, saws, forklifts, and office devices, reporting to the Maintenance Manager.

Candidates must read blueprints, perform preventive maintenance, and hold a welding certificate. Travel may be required; forklift certification and HVAC/refrigerant knowledge are valued.