Maintenance Technician: Plant Machinery & On-Call

Ryerson; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryerson is hiring a Part Handler to support maintenance and operations in our US facility. You will help ensure maximum equipment uptime, perform preventative maintenance, and assist with on-call responses to breakdowns.

The role emphasizes safety, hands-on repairs, and adherence to EPA/OSHA standards. We seek candidates with strong mechanical knowledge and a willingness to enroll in an apprenticeship program as part of onboarding.

Qualifications

• Skills-based assessment evaluates reading, math, inspections & measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a maintenance role.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and OSHA CA certificates.
• Able to operate forklift and overhead crane.
• Knowledge of equipment such as cranes, shears, saws, motors and burning equipment.
• Knowledge in electrical, mechanical and hydraulics.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage changing priorities and multiple tasks.
• Onboarding includes enrollment in a registered apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

• Promote and demonstrate a safe work environment compliant with EPA/OSHA regulations.
• Comply with maintenance schedule and complete preventative maintenance programs.
• Train and supervise operators on daily maintenance tasks for equipment.
• React to unscheduled breakdowns with urgency.
• Repair standard machinery including plate fabrication, material handling equipment, overhead cranes and building repairs.
• Maintain about 80% uptime with limited production interruptions or breakdowns.
• On-call readiness to respond as needed.
• All other duties as assigned or changed without notice.

Skills

Reading

Math

Inspections & measurement

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Ryerson is hiring a Part Handler to support maintenance and operations in our US facility. You will help ensure maximum equipment uptime, perform preventative maintenance, and assist with on-call responses to breakdowns.

The role emphasizes safety, hands-on repairs, and adherence to EPA/OSHA standards. We seek candidates with strong mechanical knowledge and a willingness to enroll in an apprenticeship program as part of onboarding.