Maintenance Technician

Olympic Steel; Powder Springs (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympic Steel in Powder Springs, GA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support continuous improvement, safety, quality and efficiency across production and office equipment. You will troubleshoot issues, plan maintenance procedures and keep machines running smoothly.

Required: high school diploma, interest in hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics, PLCs and electrical maintenance; forklift/PIT and crane experience preferred; basic computer skills and a flexible schedule are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to learn different areas of maintenance including hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics, PLCs and electrical maintenance.
• Previous experience in a heavy industrial setting strongly preferred.
• Experience with hand tools and precision instruments a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality and efficiency.
• Plan procedures for the layout, installation and maintenance of production and office equipment.
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise and keep machines in good repair.

Skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Mechanics

PLCs

Electrical maintenance

Hand tools

Forklifts / PITs

Crane operation

General computer programs

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

PITs (Powered Industrial Trucks)

Job description

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. Learn more about Olympic Steel at iamolympicsteel.com.

Job Description

The Maintenance Technicianposition supports and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and strives to improve safety, quality, and efficiency in all areas of responsibility. This person will have a basic knowledge of equipment, with the ability to troubleshoot problems as they arise. The Maintenance Tech plans procedures for the layout, construction, installation and maintenance of all production and office machines/equipment. He/she will also continuously learn more about the machines to keep them running and in good repair.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Strong desire to learn different areas of maintenance, including hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics, PLCs, and electrical maintenance
• Previous experience in a heavy industrial setting strongly preferred
• Previous experience with hand tools and precision instruments a plus
• Experience with forklifts or other PITs strongly preferred
• General knowledge of crane operation and ancillary lifting devices
• Flexibility of work schedule
• Working knowledge of general computer programs

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.