Maintenance Technician

Olympic Steel; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Cash bonuses

Job summary

A leading metal products company in Illinois is seeking a Maintenance Technician to enhance safety and efficiency. The role includes maintaining and repairing machinery, performing emergency repairs, and engaging in preventive maintenance. Ideal candidates have industrial maintenance experience and familiarity with mechanical systems. The position offers a pay range of $25 to $36 per hour, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. Join us to make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an industrial maintenance position, steel service-center experience accepted.
• Familiarity with mechanical, pneumatic, automation, and hydraulics concepts preferred.
• Ability to read manufacturing equipment drawings and electrical and plumbing schematics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and improve machinery and equipment.
• Conduct regular preventive maintenance on machines.
• Provide emergency repairs during production.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Mechanical skills

Ability to read schematics

Quality inspection skills

Tools

Welding tools

Hand tools

Job description

Pay or shift range: $25 USD to $36 USD

Description

About Olympic Steel:

Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first – always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity, and stability of a large, growing organization.

Job Description:

The Maintenance Technician supports and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and strives to improve safety, quality, and efficiency in all areas of responsibility. Maintain, repair, and improve machinery, equipment, and warehouse facility in a safe and timely manner. Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to: mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines. Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production. Conducts regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and warehouse facility as required. Participates and fulfills the requirements of scheduled training and educational programs as identified for this position. Participates as requested for independent objective auditing activity and supports continuous improvement activities. May perform daily, weekly, and other routine maintenance and housekeeping on machines and equipment in work area. Understands and uses related production documents as required by position and/or procedures. Uses a calculator, conversion charts and basic math skills to calculate sizes, weights, and metric conversions. May work at different workstations as production needs require.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in an industrial maintenance position, steel service‑center experience accepted.
• Familiarity with mechanical, pneumatic, automation, and hydraulics concepts preferred.
• Ability to read manufacturing equipment drawings and electrical and plumbing schematics.
• Ability to inspect material for quality using measuring devices and drawings.
• Strong knowledge and ability to use hand tools and welding tools, as well as troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Flexibility of work schedule.
• Working knowledge of general computer programs.

Pay Range: $25-36/hr

Why Work for Olympic Steel:

Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid holidays and vacation; a 401(k) match; tuition reimbursement; and various opportunities to earn cash bonuses. And, we offer more than a competitive total compensation package. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life‑long career. When you work at Olympic Steel, you can make a significant impact – at our company, in the local community and in the world. See for yourself at IamOlympicSteel.com.

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