LEAD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

STS Metals Inc; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

STS Metals Inc in Santa Fe Springs, CA is hiring a Maintenance Lead to oversee maintenance operations. The candidate should have significant mechanical and electrical experience and will assist with preventive maintenance, lead projects, and mentor staff. The role promotes a safe work environment aligned with OSHA standards.

Benefits include comprehensive medical plans, retirement contributions, and paid time off. Candidates with forklift experience and bilingual skills in Spanish are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience performing mechanical maintenance activities.
• Minimum 5 years of experience performing electrical maintenance activities.
• Good, dependable attendance with ability to work overtime on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Assist Engineering, Operations and/or Maintenance Managers with R&D and improvement projects.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on machines.
• Lead by example and delegate work assigned to the department.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Forklift operation

Microsoft Office Suite

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power/hand tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670

Salary Range: $28.00 - $39.00 Hourly

STS Metals is a unified organization composed of five businesses working together to deliver high-quality titanium, stainless and alloy steel and nickel products. We proudly serve the aerospace, medical, industrial, and space industries with a commitment to innovation, manufacturing excellence, and superior customer service. As a fully integrated member of the team at Brown Pacific, the Maintenance Lead will have the opportunity to work closely with all members of our operations including maintenance, operations, production, and quality within a fast-paced aerospace company. The position is classified as Full-Time, Non-Exempt.

Responsibilities

• Assist Engineering, Operations and/or Maintenance Managers with R&D and improvement projects.
• Work sourcing outside contractors, obtaining bids, scheduling work, and assisting with projects.
• Must lead by example and delegate work that is assigned to the department.
• Must work with all maintenance personnel as a mentor for all aspects of the job.
• Must show the highest level of leadership in all aspects of the job.
• Will assist Management with departmental training, confined space, lockout tagout, etc.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on machines, equipment, and plant facilities to eliminate down time and ensure production goals.
• Ability to assess mechanical/electrical repairs and perform repairs to get equipment back in service with minimal down-time, with limited supervision.
• Must have basic skills using power/hand tools.
• Forklift operation
• Knowledge of PLC’s, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Prefer previous experience troubleshooting systems.
• Industrial furnace, boiler, and water treatment experience (BP) or Mill/Forge (SA/SSP/TSI) experience a plus.
• Ability to follow directions and work as a team or individual.
• Comply with OSHA safety rules.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and schematics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Continued Education in the field of current work.
• Industrial electrical experience.
• Good, dependable attendance with ability to work overtime on short notice.
• 3-5 years of experience performing mechanical maintenance activities.
• Minimum 5 years of experience performing electrical maintenance activities.
• Experience installing industrial equipment a plus.
• Must be able to work safely around industrial equipment.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
• Microsoft Office Suite. (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Benefits

• Medical: Choice of Kaiser or Anthem, with the company covering a generous portion of the employee contribution on the base plan, plus the option to choose from multiple plan levels
• Dental & Vision: Company-sponsored coverage, including a base dental plan with buy-up options and vision coverage
• Retirement: 401(k) with up to a 6% company contribution
• Wellness: Monthly wellness program with opportunities to participate and earn monthly raffle prizes
• Education: Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and career development
• Time Off: Paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Stability & Support: Year-round operation, clear expectations, and leadership and HR support