Maintenance Technician - O'Neal Steel / Knoxville, TN

O'Neal Steel LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in steel supply is seeking a Maintenance Technician for their Knoxville facility. The role involves preventive maintenance and repairs on production equipment, requiring strong troubleshooting skills and experience with mechanical and electrical systems. The technician will work on various equipment and systems to enhance operational efficiency. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including health insurance and training opportunities.

Benefits

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Wellness programs

Flexible spending accounts

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Health club reimbursement

Life insurance

401k

Qualifications

• Basic troubleshooting skills and maintenance experience with mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to perform maintenance on material handling and processing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Education

Technical training

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers

Variable Frequency Drives

Testing devices

Job description

Maintenance Technician - O'Neal Steel / Knoxville, TN

Job Category: Warehouse

Requisition Number: MAINT009741

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• Posted: May 12, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Hourly Range: $23 USD to $35 USD

Locations

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Knoxville
5910 Middlebrook Pike
Knoxville, TN 37909, USA

O'Neal Steel has an opening for a Maintenance Technician at our Knoxville, TN facility.

The Maintenance Technician performs preventive maintenance and repairs on production equipment and systems (e.g., mechanical, electrical). Evaluates and recommends equipment improvements to improve efficiency, capability, and yield. Performs equipment failure analyses (including preventive and unscheduled maintenance). Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment problems. Prepares technical reports to document preventative maintenance issues.

Job Requirements:

• Basic troubleshooting skills with ability to assist with repairs and diagnostics of advanced processing equipment, CNC, material handling systems, press brakes, lifting devices, and sawing equipment.
• Maintenance experience with mechanical and/or electrical systems, demonstrated by:
  • Work experience in relevant systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment, or
  • Completion of an electrical or mechanical repair training program, or
  • An acceptable combination of training and experience.
• Ability to perform maintenance and repair tasks on material handling and processing equipment, including:
  • Calculating, laying out, drawing, balancing, and aligning equipment.
  • Performing rigging activities, safety functions, and other maintenance tasks.
  • Utilizing or fabricating parts from various metals, plastics, fittings, valves, and mechanical parts.
  • Maintaining electrical equipment to meet regulatory codes.
  • Programming Variable Frequency Drives.
  • Troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers.
  • Testing electrical systems and circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes.

Shift: Must be able to work Monday-Friday, 6am-2pm. Overtime may be required.

Note: Candidates must pass a criminal background check and drug test upon employment offer.

Benefits: O'Neal Steel offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, vision, dental insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, tuition and health club reimbursement, life insurance, adoption assistance, training opportunities, and 401k.

About Us: With over 100 years in business, O’Neal Steel supplies a wide range of steel and aluminum products nationwide. Founded in 1921, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, with 19 distribution centers offering inventory and value-added processing. Our online platform, PRONTO, provides access to inventory, pricing, ordering, and account management.

Qualifications

Skills

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Education

Preferred:

Technical or other relevant training or higher.

Experience

Required:

Basic troubleshooting skills and maintenance experience with mechanical and electrical systems, demonstrated through relevant work experience, training, or a combination thereof. Ability to perform maintenance on material handling and processing equipment, including calculations, rigging, fabrication, electrical maintenance, programming, and testing.

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For details, review the "Know Your Rights" notice from the Department of Labor.