Part Handler

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

Career Opportunities: Part Handler (3233)

Requisition ID3233-Posted09/29/2026-Operations-United States-Full-time

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

As a Part Handler at Norlen, part of Ryerson family of companies, you will be responsible for the proper completion of all plant and equipment maintenance to ensure maximum operational efficiency with limited unscheduled downtime.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Promote and demonstrate a safe work environment (compliant with EPA/OSHA regulations)
• Complying to maintenance schedule and completion of preventative maintenance programs
• Training and supervision of operators on daily maintenance tasks for equipment
• Ability to react to unscheduled breakdowns with urgency
• Capable of standard repairs on all machinery including plate fabrication equipment, material handling equipment, overhead cranes and building repairs
• Ensure 80% up-time of all equipment with limited unscheduled production interruptions or breakdowns
• Employee must also be able to respond on an on call basis.
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

• Successfully pass a skills-based assessment - evaluates your 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 regarding and OSHA CA state certificates
• Able to operate forklift and overhead crane
• Knowledge of equipment (cranes, shears, saws, motors, burning equipment)
• Knowledge in the areas of electrical, mechanical and hydraulics
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage changing priorities and multiple tasks
• Successful candidates will be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program as part of their onboarding

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.