Maintenance Technician

Russel Metals USA Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid STD and LTD

Paid company holidays

Optional life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Russel Metals USA Inc. in Houston, TX seeks a maintenance technician to perform electrical and mechanical repairs in a warehouse setting. You will diagnose issues, dismantle and repair machines, and document maintenance activities to keep equipment running reliably.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years in general maintenance with electrical/mechanical work, basic measuring and reading of English/metric, and experience with cranes and hand tools. Safety training and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in general maintenance repair work that includes electrical and mechanical.
• Basic measuring skills to read English and metric systems.
• Ability to read work orders and use hand tools and cranes.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents pre-shift inspection of equipment as required.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots to identify source of electrical or mechanical issues.
• Dismantles machines and removes parts for repair using hand tools, cranes, or hoists.
• Reassembles machines after repairs according to manufacturer requirements.
• Starts machines and observes operation to ensure efficiency and detect problems.
• Inspects damaged parts and advises on repair needs.
• Lubricates parts and applies materials per procedures.
• Installs or changes machine parts according to specs.
• Records production, repair, and maintenance information.
• Reads work orders to identify equipment needing repair.
• Sets up and operates machines; adjusts controls as needed.
• Collaborates with coworkers to repair or move equipment.
• Maintains equipment files and procurement of spare parts for preventive maintenance.
• Occasional local driving of non-DOT company vehicle for parts.

Skills

Electrical repair

Mechanical repair

Pre-shift inspection

Diagnose and troubleshoot

Education

Vocational/Trade School in electrical/mechanical work or Journey-level experience

Tools

Overhead crane operation

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $22 USD to $31 USD
• The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America, with a growing focus on value-added processing. It carries on business in three segments: metals service centers, energy field stores and steel distributors. Its network of metals service centers carries an extensive line of metal products in a wide range of sizes, shapes and specifications, including carbon hot rolled and cold finished steel, pipe and tubular products, stainless steel, aluminum and other non-ferrous specialty metals. Its energy field stores carry a specialized product line focused on the needs of energy industry customers. Its steel distributors’ operations act as master distributors selling steel in large volumes to other steel service centers and large equipment manufacturers mainly on an "as is" basis.

Job Summary:

This position does general maintenance repair work that includes both electrical and mechanical. Performs basic diagnostic tests, evaluates equipment performance, cleans and lubricates machinery and performs equipment repairs and maintenance.

Essential Functions:

• Understands and follows all company safety policies and procedures.
• Performs and documents pre-shift inspection of equipment as required.
• Does diagnostic and troubleshooting to determine source of error codes, electrical or mechanical issues.
• Dismantles machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
• Reassembles machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work in accordance with manufacturer requirements.
• Starts machines and observes mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
• Inspects or tests damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advises supervisor of repair needs.
• Lubricates or applies adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
• Installs, replaces, or changes machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
• Records production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
• Reads work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
• Sets up and operates machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.
• Collaborates with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
• Maintains equipment files and orders spare-parts inventory on service center equipment and work effectively with operations to implement a preventive maintenance program to improve equipment uptime (or reliability)
• May occasionally drive company motor vehicle (non-DOT) for local pick-up for parts
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Job Requirements:

• Must have Vocational/Trade School education in electrical/mechanical work or Journey-level experience equivalent
• Basic measuring skills to read and convert English and Metric systems
• Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions
• Experience on overhead crane operation and maintenance
• Requires a competent technical aptitude, demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination
• Position requires availability for emergency call-outs to come in and repair equipment as needed in the evenings and/or weekends
• Minimum 2 years experience in general maintenance repair work that includes electrical and mechanical.

Communication:must be active listener, follow directions, recognize the value of others’ opinions, talk with courtesy and respect, speak effectively regarding business manners

Time Management:ability to meet job deadlines; prioritize work orders effectively

Team player:works as a competent member of the team, willingly providing back-up support for co-workers when needed and actively supporting group goals

Attendance & Punctuality:must demonstrate timely arrival & attendance and adapt to business needs schedule changes

Judgment:exhibits sound judgment and makes reasonable decisions within scope of responsibility

Physical Requirements:

In a typical workday employee is standing, walking, seeing, hearing, grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, including climbing using scissors-lift to repair and/or maintain equipment at heights up to forty (40’) ft off the ground and reaching out to three (3) ft and up to three (3)ft, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, lifting parts weighing up to forty (40) lbs. manually or by crane or forklift for repairing and or replacing equipment.

Working Conditions:

Employee will work in an open warehouse the majority (98%) of the time and will be exposed to some or all of the following working conditions: Extreme Heat & Cold, Noise, Vibration, Oils and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust, Fumes and Metallic Particles. Employee will be exposed to the hazards of working with heavy machinery. Employee is required to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves and steel toed boots with metatarsals. The Company furnishes initial hard hat, gloves and safety glasses.

• Paid STD and LTD
• Paid company holidays
• Optional life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee stock purchase plan

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to grounds protected by law including race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics and disability. Please no solicitation by recruiting agencies.

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

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