Maintenance Technician | 1st Shift

Metals USA; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gain share bonus

PTO accrual

Health, dental & vision

Life & AD&D insurance

HSA & FSA options

Wellness program

Growth opportunities

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Metals USA is hiring a 1st shift Maintenance Technician for our Northbrook, IL location. Requires vocational/technical training or journey-level experience in electrical/mechanical work, ability to read English and metric measurements, and a valid driver’s license.

The role involves preventive maintenance and high-visibility safety responsibilities. Hourly wage starts between $30.00-$31.00 per hour with a gain-share bonus potential every two weeks.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Trade School in electrical/mechanical work or journey-level experience equivalent.
• Basic measuring skills to read and convert English and metric systems.
• Read/write/speak English.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Minimum 1 year in general maintenance/repair work.
• Overhead crane experience is a plus.
• Must have valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair using hand tools, crane, or hoists.
• Reassemble machines after maintenance.
• Start machines to observe operation and detect issues.
• Inspect damaged parts and advise on repairs.
• Lubricate and adjust machine components per procedures.
• Install/replace parts per production specs.
• Record maintenance activities and keep parts inventory.
• Perform preventive maintenance and coordinate safety procedures.
• Read manuals and work orders to guide repairs.
• Use hand and power tools and meters to diagnose issues.
• Collaborate with others to repair or move equipment.

Skills

Measurement reading

English literacy

Driver's license

Education

Vocational/Trade school in electrical/mechanical

Tools

Overhead crane operation

Job description

• Must have Vocational/Trade School education in electrical/mechanical work or Journey-level experience equivalent
• Basic measuring skills to read and convert English and Metric systems
• Able to read and write, speak English
• Able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in general maintenance repair work
• Experience on overhead crane operation desired
• Must possess a Valid Driver's License
• Requires a competent technical aptitude, demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination

External Description

Join a Growing Company! Bonus Potential Every Two Weeks! Hourly Wage Starting between $30.00 - $31.00 /HR.

Metals USA is seeking a 1 st Shift Maintenance Technician for our Northbrook, IL location. Metals USA is a leading metals processor/distributor in North America, providing a wide range of carbon steel products and services. Metals USA is a solid, growth-oriented company servicing the defense, commercial construction, and road construction and fabrication industries.

Benefits of working with us:

• Gain Share Bonus - Potential to earn every 2 weeks!
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual | 3 weeks within 1 year
• Excellent health, dental, & vision Insurance options
• Life & AD&D Insurance w/buy-up plans for Employee and Dependents
• HSA & FSA Options
• Short-Term
• Wellness Program w/incentives
• Large company w/opportunities for growth and advancement
• Inclusive working environment

Hourly Rate: $30-31/hour

Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Dismantles machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists
• Reassembles machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work
• Starts machines and observes mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems
• Inspects or tests damaged machine parts, and marks defective areas or advises supervisor of repair needs
• Lubricates or applies adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures
• Installs, replaces, or changes machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications
• Records production, repair, and machine maintenance information
• Reads maintenance repair work orders and specifications to determine machine and equipment requiring repair or maintenance
• Collaborates with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment
• Maintains equipment files and orders spare-parts inventory on service center equipment and work effectively with operations to implement a preventive maintenance program to improve equipment uptime (or reliability)
• Comply with all safety regulations and procedures
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and promote the same throughout the facility
• Perform highly diverse duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility's equipment
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service
• Perform basic machinist duties and responsibilities
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and make adjustments
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities as prescribed in the preventative/predictive maintenance plan
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.

Metals USA offers competitive wages and benefits plus upward mobility towards professional growth.

Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.

Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.