Maintenance Technician

Shaw Stainless and Alloy; Powder Springs (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Bonuses

Job summary

Olympic Steel is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support continuous improvement efforts, troubleshoot equipment, and plan maintenance for production and office systems. The role focuses on safety, quality, and efficiency across all areas, with a strong emphasis on hands-on learning in hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics, PLCs, and electrical maintenance.

Ideal candidates will have heavy industrial experience, forklift/PIts familiarity, crane knowledge, and flexibility for varied schedules.

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot production and office equipment to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Plan procedures for layout, construction, installation and maintenance of machines/equipment.
• Work to improve safety, quality, and efficiency across areas of responsibility.

Skills

Heavy industry experience

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Mechanics

PLCs

Electrical maintenance

Forklift experience

Crane operation knowledge

Flexibility

General computer knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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.

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