Maintenance Technician

Russel Metals USA Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

STD and LTD

Job summary

Russel Metals USA Inc. is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician in Houston to perform electrical and mechanical repairs and routine maintenance on industrial equipment.

The role requires diagnosing issues, dismantling and reassembling machines, and ensuring safe, efficient operation in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of general maintenance experience, vocational training or journeyman-level education, and the ability to read English and metric

Qualifications

• Requires vocational/trade school education or journey-level experience.
• Basic measuring skills to read and convert units in English and metric.
• Basic arithmetic skills for decimals and fractions.
• Emergency call-out availability evenings/weekends.
• Minimum 2 years in general maintenance repair including electrical and mechanical.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose electrical or mechanical issues and troubleshoot errors.
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair using tools and equipment.
• Reassemble machines following manufacturer requirements after repair.
• Start machines and monitor operation to ensure proper performance.
• Record production, repair, and maintenance information.
• Read work orders to identify equipment needing service.
• Collaborate with teammates to move or repair equipment.
• Maintain spare-parts inventory and preventive maintenance programs.

Skills

Electrical repair

Mechanical repair

Crane operation

Reading measurements

Education

Vocational/Trade School in electrical/mechanical work or journeyman experience

Tools

Overhead crane operation

Job 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.

Benefits

• 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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