Maintenance Technician

Steel Technologies; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision after 60 days

401(k) after 60 days

Paid Time Off after 90 days

Paid Holidays from day one

Education Assistance

Job summary

Steel Technologies is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our plant running safely and efficiently through preventative, routine, and emergency mechanical and electrical maintenance. You will troubleshoot, repair, and document work orders, supporting uptime and compliance with safety standards.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with motor control, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and the ability to read blueprints and use CMMS/Excel for data input.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to retrieve and input data in Excel and CMMS.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair of industrial equipment.
• Solid mechanical knowledge; basic electrical understanding.
• Ability to read blueprints and fabricate parts as needed.
• Meets safety rules and requirements; lifting up to 75 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on all plant machinery.
• Carry out routine maintenance and emergency repairs to reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Accurately document work orders and maintenance actions.
• Interpret blueprints and install/fabricate parts as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Data entry

Education

Mechatronics certificate

Tools

CMMS System

Excel

Grinder

Band saw

Drill press

Welding equipment

Job description

As a Maintenance Technician at Steel Technologies, your main responsibility is to continue to improve our safety, quality, and efficiency. How? By performing preventative, routine, and emergency mechanical and/or electrical maintenance and providing effective troubleshooting, you are a huge part in ensuring operations is running effectively at all times.

How you’ll contribute to our company:

Preventative Maintenance

• Perform routine maintenance to all plant machinery
• Carry out the preventative maintenance program for the plant
• Ability to accept and control maintenance operations and communicate non-compliance problems to supervisor for instruction
• Identify and address safety concerns throughout the facility
• Maintain general housekeeping and organization of maintenance department and all equipment repair work areas

Minimize Downtime

• Continuously review the operation of plant equipment and systems
• Anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner
• Identify opportunities for improvement

Effective Troubleshooting

• Must have knowledge and ability to troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs through a quick and effective root cause analogy
• Ability to accurately fill out documentation on work orders
• Ability to perform emergency maintenance repairs to all plant machinery

Knowledge & Understanding

• Knowledge of motor control systems, hydraulic systems, fire protection and mechanical bearing systems
• Knowledge of equipment installation
• Ability to interpret blueprints to properly fabricate parts and equipment

Here’s what we can offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision after 60 days of employment
• Competitive Wellness Program, providing up to 100% discount on medical premiums
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Accident Insurance through Allstate for additional coverage on accidents + cancer
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) after 60 days of employment + competitive match after one year
• Paid Time Off starting after 90 days of employment
• Paid Holidays starting day one!
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Great discount programs in automotive, technology, and more
• Boot and Glasses Allowance after 60 days of employment
• Free uniforms upon hire for Maintenance
• Monthly Incentive Bonus
• Education Assistance is available for job related courses to further your education, with up to 100% paid tuition for maintenance-related coursework and certifications
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Teammate Assistance Program (TAP) which offers professional assistance for Counseling, Financial, Legal, and Family services

Here’s what is needed to be successful:

• Ability to correctly retrieve and input data in computer using Excel and CMMS System
• Ability to successfully troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment/machinery
• Strong mechanical industrial knowledge and basic electrical knowledge
• Ability to operate motor control systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatics, hoists, fire protection and mechanical bearing systems
• Ability to comply with safety rules and requirements
• Experience operating metal working tools such as grinder, band saw, drill press, welding equipment, etc.
• Mechatronics certificate is strongly desired but not required
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Steel Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any classification protected by federal, state and/or local law.