Industrial Mechanical Maintenance Technician

JM STEEL; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical PPO benefits

401k plan with company match

Dental and vision plans

Telemedicine services

Life and disability coverage

Job summary

JM STEEL in Charleston, SC is seeking an experienced Industrial Mechanical Maintenance Technician to maintain and improve heavy steel processing equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will troubleshoot, repair, install, and optimize mechanical systems, read drawings, perform preventive maintenance, and work with electrical technicians on major repairs and upgrades. Strong safety focus and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience in steel processing, stamping, or heavy manufacturing preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting ability with rotating equipment and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, bearings, and power transmission equipment.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA and Lockout/Tagout procedures.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial machinery, conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, bearings, chains, sprockets, couplings, and power transmission equipment.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems including cylinders, valves, pumps, filters, hoses, regulators, and actuators.
• Perform precision alignment of motors, pumps, gearboxes, and rotating equipment.
• Replace bearings, seals, shafts, rollers, wear components, and mechanical assemblies.
• Perform welding, cutting, fabrication, and minor machining as required.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, hydraulic schematics, pneumatic diagrams, OEM manuals, and assembly drawings.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
• Work closely with electrical technicians during major repairs, installations, and equipment upgrades.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Participate in equipment upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and communicate effectively across departments.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Rotating equipment

Hydraulic systems

Lockout/Tagout

Education

Mechanical apprenticeship or trade school

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Internet research

Job description

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Industrial Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Full Time Charleston, SC, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 4214

Position Summary

Join our growing team responsible for maintaining and improving heavy steel processing equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and improving mechanical systems that support critical production operations. The successful candidate is a self-driven industrial maintenance mechanic who enjoys solving complex mechanical problems, minimizing downtime, working alongside electrical technicians and operators, and improving equipment reliability.

What We're Looking For

A technician who takes ownership of equipment reliability, works safely, collaborates across departments, and is motivated to continuously improve aging production equipment rather than simply repairing failures.

Primary Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial machinery, conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, bearings, chains, sprockets, couplings, and power transmission equipment.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems including cylinders, valves, pumps, filters, hoses, regulators, and actuators.
• Perform precision alignment of motors, pumps, gearboxes, and rotating equipment.
• Replace bearings, seals, shafts, rollers, wear components, and mechanical assemblies.
• Perform welding, cutting, fabrication, and minor machining as required.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, hydraulic schematics, pneumatic diagrams, OEM manuals, and assembly drawings.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
• Work closely with electrical technicians during major repairs, installations, and equipment upgrades.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Participate in equipment upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and communicate effectively across departments.
• Ability to use a computer to write daily reports, respond to emails, and search for replacement parts.
• Responsible for proper care and cleanliness of tools, equipment, materials, and work area.
• Responsible for providing coverage in the absence of other Maintenance Technicians.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience in steel processing, stamping, or heavy manufacturing preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting ability with rotating equipment and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, bearings, and power transmission equipment.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Mechanical apprenticeship, trade school, or equivalent industrial experience.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and job-related internet research.

What You'll Be Working On

• Steel processing and slitting equipment
• Heavy-duty conveyors and material handling systems
• Pumps, gearboxes, bearings, shafts, and couplings
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Mechanical power transmission equipment
• Welding and fabrication projects
• Preventive and predictive maintenance
• Industrial machinery installations and upgrades
• Overhead cranes and heavy material handling equipment.

What Makes Someone Successful Here

We are looking for technicians who:

• Enjoy troubleshooting more than replacing parts.
• Naturally ask 'Why did it fail?'
• Take ownership of equipment reliability.
• Can work independently while supporting the team.
• Value safety, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement.
• Stay calm under production pressure and communicate effectively.

Physical Requirements

• Job performance demands constant application of the following physical requirements: use of hands.
• Job performance demands frequent application of the following physical requirements: lifting (Avg. 20 lbs), walking, standing, bending, fine manipulation, close visual acuity, near/far vision, upper limb coordination, multiple limb coordination
• Job performance demands occasional application of the following physical requirements: lifting (Max. 80 lbs.), carrying, sitting, reaching, overhead reaching/lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, kneeling, twisting, climbing, balancing, foot controls, driving, total visual field.
• Be able and willing to work in non-ideal environments such as: tight spaces, working at heights, dusty/dirty areas, around heavy machinery, and wear hard-hats and ear-plugs.

Job Titles

• Mechanical Maintenance Technician I
• Mechanical Maintenance Technician II
• Senior Mechanical Maintenance Technician.
• Lead Mechanical Maintenance Technician.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits include medical with a standard PPO plan with deductibles as low as $1,500 and wellness credit up to $750
• voluntary 401k plan deduction up to 12% with varying company match per quarter
• voluntary dental and vision plans
• telemedicine services
• basic life and short-term disability coverage