Mechanical Apprentice

Metallus; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 Tier Health Plan

Vision and dental

401K after 120 days

10 paid holidays

Educational assistance

Job summary

Metallus in Canton, Ohio invites applications for a four-year Mechanical Maintainer Apprenticeship. The role supports steam and electric maintenance at one of three Stark County plants, with on-the-job training, classroom study, and journeyman progression.

Starting hourly pay is $35.078, with a wage increase at 1040 hours and a top rate of $39.85 with a $1 trade premium. Benefits include health, vision, dental, 401(k) after 120 days, 10 holidays, and education reimbursement after one year.

Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot plant mechanical problems and take corrective action.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems.
• Ability to learn quickly, follow instructions and work safely with minimal direction.
• Ability to work with others and independently as required.
• HS diploma or GED with one year electrical maintenance/ construction experience or current Metallus employee in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Receive and execute work assignments using instructions, drawings and sketches for diagnosis and repair of steel mill equipment.
• Utilize preventative/predictive maintenance to maintain equipment reliability and prevent breakdowns.
• Work in field or shop as required and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Cut, weld and braze metals as needed; operate cranes and heavy equipment.
• Use CMMS to document tasks and maintain clean, orderly work areas.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Fast learner / follow instructions

Teamwork / independence

Education

HS diploma or GED with related experience

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Location: Canton, OH, United States, 44706

Company: Metallus

Joining the Metallus team means becoming part of a legacy that dates back over a century. We are an industry leader, manufacturing the cleanest steel in the world for companies in the industrial, aerospace and defense, automotive, and energy markets.

Hourly Rate:

• Starting at $35.078 per hour.
• Wage increase every 1040 hours, based upon passing level evaluation.
• Top rate (A-rate Journeyman) $38.85 plus an additional $1/hour trade premium.
• 4 Tier 90/10 health plan with no premiums for healthcare until becoming a journeyman.
• Vision and dental available.
• 401K available after 120 working days.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Educational assistance and reimbursement available after a year of service.

This is a position for a four-year Mechanical Maintainer Apprenticeship, with the potential to continued employment as a Mechanical Maintainer after the apprenticeship is completed. This entry level maintenance position will be assigned to one of our three Steel facilities in Stark County, Ohio (Gambrinus, Harrison or Faircrest Steel plants). Employees in this position are responsible for performing a variety of maintenance and educational tasks including, but not limited to, classroom study, on the job training, and assisting journeymen in completion of mechanical maintenance tasks. Employees in this position are responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Receive and execute work assignment, using instructions, drawings and sketches for diagnosis, repair, of steel mill related equipment.
• Utilizing preventative/predictive maintenance techniques to maintain equipment reliability and eliminate equipment break downs.
• Work in the field or shop area as required
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and Pneumatic systems
• Ability to cut, burn, weld and braze metals
• Utilizes the computerized maintenance management system as necessary to aid in performing predictive, preventive and repair tasks.
• Willing and able to work in high and/or confined spaces
• Troubleshoots, dismantles, cleans, inspects, rebuilds, repairs, replaces, installs, assembles, adjust, aligns, and lubricates mechanical devices.
• Operates overhead electric crane and mobile equipment to lift and transport materials
• Operates heavy mobile equipment
• Performs miscellaneous work such as filling out standard forms, lubricating equipment, rigging parts & equipment for movement or lifting, and keeping tools, equipment and work area clean and orderly.

Minimum requirements include:

• The ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems in the plant and take corrective action.
• Basic understanding ofmechanical systems
• The abilityto learn quickly, follow instructions and work safely with minimal direction.
• Must possess the ability to work effectively with others (giving and receiving direction) and work independently and unsupervised as required.
• High School diploma or GED with one year experience in electrical maintenance and/or electrical construction or current Metallusmanufacturing production employee in good standing

Preferred experience includes:

• Associates degree in a technically related program such as Mechanical Engineering technology; Mechanical service technology, etc.
• Familiarity with Mechanical and Hydraulic drawings or schematics
• Knowledge of rigging techniques
• Welding, pipefitting and Iron work.
• Candidate has a current and valid driver's license

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work at heights of 50 feet up to 100 feet
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to lift 75 pounds at one time, multiple times weekly
• Ability to operate cranes, trucks or motor vehicles
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures

The company prohibits harassment or discrimination against any employee on the basis of any status protected by law, including, but not limited to, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, sex or veteran status.