Maintenance Tech

Kloeckner Metals Corporation; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health insurance – Medical/Prescript.‑

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Wellness Stipend

Paid Life insurance

Paid Short / Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance (Financial)

Adoption & Fertility Navigation

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals Corporation in Murfreesboro, TN seeks a Maintenance Technician to sustain optimal operation of motors, conveyors, and production machinery through preventive and corrective maintenance.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, replacing worn parts, dimensional inspection, downtime reduction, fabricating parts, and maintaining inventory. Collaboration with the Maintenance Manager and team is essential to ensure safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience maintaining industrial equipment, preferably in metals service or related industry.
• Proficient in mechanical troubleshooting with strong aptitude for mechanical systems.
• High School diploma or equivalent; vocational training or certification in industrial maintenance preferred.
• Experience with pneumatics, conveyors, and general mechanical engineering in industrial maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, quality management, material processing, and warehousing.
• Strong math, organizational, and communication skills to meet workflow and shipping schedules.
• Reliable work history and ability to work independently.
• Ability to pass a physical exam for vision, hearing, and mobility.
• Detail-oriented with focus on precision and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyors, and production machinery following diagrams and safety protocols.
• Diagnose mechanical problems by observing equipment in operation and using measuring instruments.
• Dismantle devices to replace defective parts using hoists, cranes and hand tools.
• Inspect used parts to confirm dimensional changes using calipers, micrometers and measuring tools.
• Adjust functional parts and control instruments using hand tools and levels.
• Minimize downtime by scheduling maintenance during non-production periods.
• Fabricate repair parts using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories using Kanban and receipts verification.
• Share maintenance information by responding to questions and requests.
• Prepare maintenance reports by analyzing data trends and communications.
• Stay updated with technical knowledge through workshops and publications.
• Document actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs for team continuity.
• Collaborate with team members and adapt to reassignments as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Coordination

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Industrial maintenance training/certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing essential maintenance services, addressing immediate operational and safety concerns, and ensuring all equipment and machinery remain in optimal working condition. This role may involve collaboration with other Maintenance Technicians or operate under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance: Complete preventative maintenance tasks on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machinery, following diagrams and sketches. Troubleshoot malfunctions while adhering to established safety protocols
• Problem Diagnosis: Identify the sources of mechanical problems by observing devices in operation, listening for issues, and using precision measuring and testing instruments
• Part Replacement: Dismantle devices to remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand tools. Examine and assess the condition of parts
• Dimensional Inspection: Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools
• Adjustment: Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straight edges
• Downtime Management: Minimize downtime by informing production workers of routine preventative maintenance techniques and scheduling maintenance during non-production periods
• Fabrication: Fabricate repair parts using machine shop instrumentation and equipment
• Inventory Management: Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by determining needs, using a Kanban system, placing orders, and verifying receipts
• Resource Conservation: Use maintenance resources efficiently to achieve job results
• Information Sharing: Provide mechanical maintenance information by responding to questions and requests
• Reporting: Prepare maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information trends
• Knowledge Maintenance: Stay updated with technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing publications, and establishing professional networks
• Documentation: Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs to ensure continuity among work teams
• Team Contribution: Contribute to team efforts by cooperating with members, accepting reassignments, and accomplishing related results as needed
• Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 1+ years maintaining industrial equipment, preferably in a metals service center or related industry
• Expertise: Proficient in mechanical troubleshooting with a strong aptitude for mechanical systems
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent, with 4-6 years of job-related experience. Vocational training or certification in industrial maintenance is preferred
• Industrial Maintenance: Prior experience with industrial maintenance, including pneumatics, conveyor systems, and general mechanical engineering
• Skills: Excellent troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude, strong coordination, and organizational skills
• Knowledge: Understanding of ISO standards, quality management principles, material processing, and warehousing
• Communication: Strong math, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to meet workflow requirements and shipping schedules
• Reliability: Demonstrated reliable work history and ability to work independently
• Physical Examination: Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility
• Attention to Detail: Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks

Benefits

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health insurance – Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Stipend
• Paid Life insurance
• Paid Short / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Adoption Assistance (Financial)
• Adoption & Fertility Navigation Support
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount
• Tuition reimbursement

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