Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Worthington Steel; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Sign-on bonus

Profit sharing

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Worthington Steel is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our Columbus team. The position involves troubleshooting and repairing mechanical equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance across the facility.

The ideal candidate has varied experience in maintenance and demonstrates strong mechanical skills with a commitment to safety and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn and grow maintenance skills.
• Ability to work with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Read and use mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic prints and schematics.
• Document maintenance work in the maintenance system.
• Collaborate with production to resolve equipment issues.
• Follow safety procedures including lockout/tagout and PPE.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Reading prints and schematics

Safety compliance (lockout/tagout)

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Welding & fabrication

Reading prints and schematics

Measuring tools and meters

Job description

Worthington Steel is looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our Columbus team. We're looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, working with their hands, and keeping equipment running safely and reliably.

We are open to a range of experience levels. Whether you have several years of industrial maintenance experience or are earlier in your maintenance career with strong mechanical skills and a willingness to learn, we'd like to hear from you. Position level and starting pay will be based on your experience, skills, and demonstrated capabilities.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical equipment throughout the facility
• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment
• Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Read and use mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic prints and schematics
• Accurately document maintenance work in our maintenance system
• Partner with production and other team members to identify and resolve equipment issues
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, PPE, fall protection, and other applicable requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and prevent recurring problems

What We're Looking For

We're flexible on the number of years you've spent in maintenance and are interested in understanding what you can do.

A strong candidate may have experience with some or all of the following:

• Industrial or manufacturing equipment maintenance
• Mechanical troubleshooting and machine repair
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Welding, cutting, and fabrication
• Reading mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic prints
• Using hand tools, power tools, meters, and measuring equipment
• Preventive maintenance
• Basic computer skills and maintenance work-order systems

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who works safely, takes ownership, solves problems, and is willing to continue learning and developing their maintenance skills.

Shift

This position rotates shifts monthly with the crew. Candidates must be willing and able to work all four schedules:

• Days: Monday-Thursday, 6:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
• Afternoons: Monday-Friday, 2:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
• Nights: Monday-Friday, 10:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.
• Weekends: Friday-Sunday, 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Compensation and Benefits

The Maintenance Technician position may be filled at different levels depending on the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated skills. Starting pay will be determined based on the level at which the candidate is hired.

Additional compensation and benefits include:

• $1.50 per hour shift premium for 2nd and 3rd shift
• $1,500 sign-on bonus
• Quarterly profit-sharing opportunity (average $6,000 to $10,000 per year)
• Attendance bonuses up to $1,250 annually
• Overtime paid at time and a half; double time after 48 hours per week
• $180 annual safety boot allowance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning Day 1
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• On-site medical center, pharmacy, gym, and barbershop

About Worthington Steel:

At Worthington Steel, we operate under the Golden Rule - treating others the way we want to be treated. Our people-first culture is the foundation of everything we do. We believe in growing our employees from within and recognize and reward hard work.