Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Worthington Industries Inc.; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Profit sharing

Attendance bonus

Shift premium

Boot allowance

Medical insurance Day 1

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

On-site clinic

Gym access

Barbershop on site

Job summary

Worthington Steel in Columbus, OH is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our equipment running safely and reliably. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical systems, hydraulics and pneumatics, and read schematics to support production.

We value hands-on problem solving, a willingness to learn, and the ability to document work clearly. Starting pay varies by experience, with a path to growth as you develop maintenance skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial or manufacturing equipment maintenance.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and machine repair abilities.
• Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Reading mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic prints/schematics.
• Proficient with hand and power tools and basic meters.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment across the facility.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery and systems.
• Work with hydraulics and pneumatics components.
• Read prints/schematics and document work in the system.
• Collaborate with production to resolve equipment issues.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Welding & fabrication

Reading prints & schematics

Hand & power tools

Preventive maintenance

Maintenance systems

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.