Maintenance Technician

Triple-S Steel Holdings, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,552,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA

HSA

Commuter benefits

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Triple-S Steel Holdings, Inc. in Houston seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform equipment and building maintenance, repair, and inspections.

The role reports to the Maintenance Manager and requires reading work orders, following safety guidelines, and overtime as needed. Responsibilities include diagnosing electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems; dismantling and reassembling machinery; lubricating parts; maintaining facilities; and collaborating with teammates in all weather.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret work orders and specifications.
• Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Use hand tools safely and effectively.
• Basic welding skills.
• Able to plan and organize work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair machines and equipment per work orders.
• Dismantle, repair, reassemble machines; observe operation for efficiency.
• Lubricate, install or replace machine parts per specifications.
• Maintain facilities, warehouses, and offices.
• Ensure safety and PPE usage; follow OSHA requirements.

Skills

English communication

Electrical systems knowledge

Hand tools

Welding

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

At Triple-S Steel we live and work by our core values. Since our inception over 50 years ago, we have followed three basic principles that are the foundation of our success:

Stability: All decisions made are measured in years, not quarters.

Flexibility: Employees are encouraged to seek creative steel solutions and services that help the company thrive.

Chemistry: We foster and nurture an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the Triple-S family. That spirit permeates our DNA.

From a small family retail operation in Houston, our business has expanded across the US and S. America to sell over 1 Million tons per year . We supply steel for bridges, stadiums, barges and large buildings but one thing will always remain the same: Wetreat our customers and employees like family.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

We areseeking a motivatedMaintenance Technician to join our business.The maintenance technician will be responsible for equipment and building maintenance and repair. This nonexempt (hourly) position typically reports directly to the Maintenance Manager or Operations Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities. The position requires working in accordance with Triple-S Steel job requirements and Safe Methods of Work. Overtime hours may be required to meet our customers’ needs.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our company offers great benefits, from tuition reimbursement to training and development opportunities.

• tuition reimbursement
• training and development opportunities
• offermedical
• dental
• vision
• FSA
• HSA
• commuter
• long-term disability
• group life insurance programs

Responsibilities

• Read work orders and specifications (including diagrams and prints) to diagnose and determine maintenance and repair requirements for machines and equipment, including but not limited to, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds to heights up to 5 feet. Carry such equipment for 20 feet. Climb ladders and work from ladders up to 40 feet while wearing any fall protection gear required. Crawl into tight or confined spaces. Pull/push up to 75 pounds; exert 25 – 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 – 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Reach, squat, kneel, climb and crawl while maneuvering tools and equipment.
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists and reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work in a timely manner. Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
• Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
• Lubricate machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
• Record repair and machine maintenance information.
• Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
• Maintain facilities, including warehouses, production areas and offices.
• Maintain and safely operate all assigned tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment.
• Maintain spatial orientation and awareness to safely move around work environment with many moving objects and people.
• Work indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions including rain, cold/heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions. The Maintenance Technician will be regularly exposed to the typical weather of the local area.
• Be aware of general OSHA requirements.
• Able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.

Qualifications

• Ability to correctly read and interpret work orders, write and orally communicate in English to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of maintenance and repair requirements for job-specific electrical systems, control systems, switches, AC drive controls, DC drive controls, electrical motor controls and/or PLC control systems as required.
• Ability to properly use hand tools.
• Demonstrate basic welding skills.
• Ability safely meet or exceed minimum productivity levels established by the Company.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision; work alone and in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain ongoing inter-department
• communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.
• Demonstrate intermediate math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) (preferred)
• Valid driver license
• At least five (5) years in a position demonstrating strong mechanical and industrial skills (preferred)