Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift)

Olympic Steel, Inc.; Bedford, Northern (OH, KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount programs

Referral program

Job summary

Olympic Steel, Inc. in Bedford, OH is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support continuous improvement and keep production equipment safe and efficient.

You will repair and maintain machinery, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and support training and audits. The role requires PLC experience, reading schematics, welding and basic math, with a flexible schedule and ability to work at multiple stations as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial maintenance position, steel service-center experience accepted.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, automation, and hydraulics concepts.
• Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in manufacturing environment required.
• Ability to read manufacturing equipment drawings and electrical/plumbing schematics.
• Ability to inspect material for quality using measuring devices and drawings.
• Proficiency with hand tools and welding tools; ability to troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Flexibility of work schedule.
• Working knowledge of general computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and improve machinery, equipment and warehouse facility in a safe and timely manner.
• Perform preventive maintenance and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment.
• Work at different workstations as production needs require.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanics

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Welding

Measuring tools

General computer skills

Tools

PLCs

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 Technician supports and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and strives to improve safety, quality, and efficiency in all areas of responsibility. Maintain, repair, and improve machinery, equipment, and warehouse facility in a safe and timely manner. Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to: mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines. Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production. Conducts regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and warehouse facility as required. Participates and fulfills the requirements of scheduled training and educational programs as identified for this position. Participates as requested for independent objective auditing activity and supports continuous improvement activities. May perform daily, weekly, and other routine maintenance and housekeeping on machines and equipment in work area. Understands and uses related production documents as required by position and/or procedures. Uses a calculator, conversion charts and basic math skills to calculate sizes, weights, and metric conversions. May work at different workstations as production needs require.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an industrial maintenance position, steel service-center experience accepted.
• Significant experience with mechanical, pneumatic, automation, and hydraulics concepts.
• Experience with programmable logic controls (PLCs) in manufacturing environment required.
• Ability to read manufacturing equipment drawings and electrical and plumbing schematics.
• Ability to inspect material for quality using measuring devices and drawings.
• Strong knowledge and ability to use hand tools and welding tools, as well as troubleshoot electrical systems.
• 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
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & Employee Discount Programs
• Referral program

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. For a comprehensive view of our benefits visit Steelperks.com.

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