Plant Maintenance Technician - Preventive & Troubleshooting

Steel Technologies; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision after 60 days

401(k) after 60 days

Paid Time Off after 90 days

Paid Holidays from day one

Education Assistance

Job summary

Steel Technologies is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our plant running safely and efficiently through preventative, routine, and emergency mechanical and electrical maintenance. You will troubleshoot, repair, and document work orders, supporting uptime and compliance with safety standards.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with motor control, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and the ability to read blueprints and use CMMS/Excel for data input.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to retrieve and input data in Excel and CMMS.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair of industrial equipment.
• Solid mechanical knowledge; basic electrical understanding.
• Ability to read blueprints and fabricate parts as needed.
• Meets safety rules and requirements; lifting up to 75 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on all plant machinery.
• Carry out routine maintenance and emergency repairs to reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Accurately document work orders and maintenance actions.
• Interpret blueprints and install/fabricate parts as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Data entry

Education

Mechatronics certificate

Tools

CMMS System

Excel

Grinder

Band saw

Drill press

Welding equipment

Job description

Steel Technologies is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our plant running safely and efficiently through preventative, routine, and emergency mechanical and electrical maintenance. You will troubleshoot, repair, and document work orders, supporting uptime and compliance with safety standards.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with motor control, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and the ability to read blueprints and use CMMS/Excel for data input.