Maintenance Technician 1st and 2nd shift

Steel Technologies; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Disability insurance

Telehealth services

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Steel Technologies is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Decatur, Alabama. The role focuses on preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance, ensuring continuous and efficient plant operations through troubleshooting and proactive problem-solving.

You will work with electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, read blueprints, and support safety and quality improvements across the facility. Strong communication and hands-on skills are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on all plant machinery.
• Support and improve safety, quality and efficiency in operations.
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and diagnose root causes.

Skills

Motor control systems

Hydraulic systems

Fire protection systems

Mechanical bearing systems

Blueprint interpretation

Equipment installation

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 always running effectively.

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
• Free Telehealth Services
• 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 after 60 days of employment
• Monthly Incentive Bonus after one full month of employment
• 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