Maintenance Team Lead (Night Shift)

BlueScope Coated Products, LLC; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

BlueScope Coated Products, LLC in Middletown is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair production equipment. This role involves troubleshooting machinery and implementing preventive maintenance programs.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of industrial maintenance experience and a technical degree or certifications. The position also offers a range of benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in industrial maintenance.
• Ability to communicate effectively in small group settings.
• Mathematical skills for basic operations and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production equipment.
• Implement maintenance programs to ensure reliability.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical components.

Skills

Mechanical capability to repair equipment

Knowledge of heavy equipment, overhead crane and rigging principles

Proficient communication skills

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or certifications

Tools

Power hand tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Company Description

BlueScope Coated Products is one of the largest coil coating companies in the United States, with facilities across the country. With more than four decades of expertise providing painted metal coils and toll processing services for industries in the construction and consumer product markets, we pride ourselves on delivering premium quality, reliable service, and ongoing innovation to our customers.

Job Overview

As a member of the BCP Middletown Maintenance Team, the Mechanical Maintenance Technician is primarily responsible for maintaining and repairing the production equipment. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the technician will develop and implement the maintenance programs necessary to ensure the short‑term and long‑term reliability of the equipment, optimize maintenance costs, maximize equipment availability and reduce unsafe conditions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and/or replace mechanical components such as motors, reducers, drive chains, hydraulic and/or pneumatic components in manufacturing equipment.
• Plan, implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs on engines, motors, pumps, pneumatic tools, hydraulics, conveyor systems and production machines to improve reliability.
• Perform routine, emergency, and preventive maintenance.
• Study equipment manuals to develop audit items and preventive‑maintenance schedules.
• Perform basic welding duties, fabricate fixtures, jigs, guarding, etc. as needed.
• Install or assist in the installation of new equipment, including proper layout and alignment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance checks and inspections as required and on time.
• Evaluate equipment malfunctions with a sense of urgency to minimize downtime.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments according to production specifications.
• Modify equipment as necessary to improve safety, quality, productivity, and reliability.
• Perform tasks in a quality fashion by meeting or exceeding internal customers’ requirements.
• Communicate professionally with plant personnel regarding repair steps taken, parts ordered, and estimated time to complete repairs or projects.
• Maintain proper housekeeping expectations for work area, equipment, and tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED. Technical degree or certifications preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in an industrial maintenance position.
• Mechanical capability to repair and/or analyze production equipment.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment, overhead crane and rigging principles.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand blueprints, manuals and assembly directions.
• Proficient communication skills, especially explaining complex mechanical issues.
• Physical stamina for climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, twisting, and bending for extended periods.
• Reliability, dependability and self‑motivation.
• Language skills to read and comprehend documents and communicate effectively in one‑on‑one and small group settings.
• Mathematical skills for addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, percentages, and basic statistics.
• Reasoning ability to apply common sense to perform work instructions and solve problems involving multiple variables.
• Practical knowledge of power hand tools, forklift operation, meeting deadlines, teamwork and a diversified workforce.

Physical Demands

• Regular talking or hearing.
• Frequent walking and standing, sitting, bending, stooping, using hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, reaching, lifting, climbing and balancing.
• Specific vision abilities: close-up and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

• May require entry into areas near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals, extreme cold or heat.
• Moderate noise level; hearing protection often required.
• Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when accessing certain manufacturing areas.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Short and long‑term disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

EEO Statement

Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran. BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Additional Information

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals and performance measurements are set at the department level.