Maintenance Specialist

Alro Steel Corporation; Van Buren Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Coverage

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Company paid uniforms

Job summary

Alro Steel in Van Buren Township, MI is seeking an experienced Maintenance Specialist to join our operations team. The role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment and facilities to support safe, reliable daily operations and minimize downtime.

This position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid vacation and holidays, and opportunities for on-the-job training and career growth within a growing metals company.

Qualifications

• The Maintenance Specialist role requires maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment and facilities to support safe, reliable daily operations.
• Responsibilities include preventing downtime, supporting production, and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and detail is expected.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair forklifts, torch cutting machinery, and steel-cutting band saws
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime
• Respond to equipment issues in a timely and safe manner
• Coordinate with outside contractors and maintain their safety while in the building
• Support facility maintenance, including minor plumbing, carpentry, and repairs
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and document completed work
• Manage inventory of maintenance supplies, consumables, and repair parts
• Follow all safety procedures and reinforce safe work practices during maintenance activities

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

AC/DC systems

Mechanical troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Documentation

Job description

Alro Steel

Maintenance Specialist

USA-MI-Van Buren Township

Job ID: 2026-10643

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Operations Support

VB

Overview

Alro Steel is currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Specialist to join our team in Van Buren Township, MI.

Outstanding low cost 90/10 Healthcare Benefits after 30 days of employment!

Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription

Join the Alro team and start building your tomorrow!

Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Alro offers rewarding and challenging career opportunities, as well as a competitive compensation and benefits package. We work hard to provide our teammates with comprehensive on-the-job training for a multitude of business disciplines, so that they can maximize their career expectations.

Most importantly, employment at Alro is about being a part of something bigger. It's about being on a team that employs the highest levels of loyalty, honesty and integrity. It's about exceeding customer expectations on a daily basis by taking a true interest in their needs. An Alro career provides a dynamic work environment that allows our teammates to learn, grow and succeed in whatever they put their minds to, both personally and professionally.

Responsibilities

Maintenance Specialist

Position Summary

The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment and facilities to support safe, reliable daily operations. This role plays a critical part in minimizing downtime, supporting production flow, and maintaining a safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair forklifts, torch cutting machinery, and steel-cutting band saws
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime
• Respond to equipment issues in a timely and safe manner
• Coordinate with outside contractors and maintain their safety while in the building
• Support facility maintenance, including minor plumbing, carpentry, and repairs
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and document completed work
• Manage inventory of maintenance supplies, consumables, and repair parts
• Follow all safety procedures and reinforce safe work practices during maintenance activities

Qualifications

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Electrical troubleshooting skills (AC and DC systems)
• Mechanical troubleshooting experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work in a fast paced environment
• Basic computer skills for documentation, work orders, and recordkeeping
• Strong attention to safety, quality, and detail

Preferred Experience

• Industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience
• Experience supporting material handling equipment and production machinery
• Welding or fabrication experience

Why This Role Matters

This position directly supports operational uptime, employee safety, and production reliability. The Maintenance Specialist is expected to take ownership of equipment condition and proactively address issues before they impact operations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company paid uniforms

About the company

Alro Steel Corporation supplies raw materials (carbon, stainless steel, aluminum and red metals) to a variety of manufacturing and other industries. Our customer base, ranging in size from small to very large users of metals, has come to depend on Alro's commitment to excellent delivery service.

Alro Steel, established in 1948, is a privately held corporation with over 60 facilities strategically located throughout the Midwest and Southeast.

Alro Steel Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers a Drug-Free Environment and Opportunities for Advancement.