Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift)

Olympic Steel; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for cash bonuses

Job summary

Olympic Steel in Pleasant Valley Township is looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to enhance safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to learn various maintenance areas such as hydraulics and electrical systems, along with relevant experience.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans, ensuring our employees can build meaningful careers while making a significant impact in their communities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Strong desire to learn various maintenance areas.
• Previous experience in a heavy industrial setting preferred.
• Familiarity with hand tools and precision instruments.
• Experience with forklifts or other powered industrial trucks preferred.
• General knowledge of crane operation and lifting devices.
• Flexibility of work schedule.
• Working knowledge of general computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise.
• Plan procedures for machine maintenance and installation.
• Continuously learn about machines for maintenance.

Skills

Learning different areas of maintenance

Experience with hand tools

Knowledge of hydraulics

Knowledge of pneumatics

Mechanical skills

Electrical maintenance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Precision instruments

Forklifts

Job description

About Olympic Steel

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.

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician position 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 preferred
• 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

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