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Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc in Houston seeks a Maintenance Technician to develop skills in mechanical equipment, electrical systems, and interpreting schematics and blueprints. You will contribute to reliability initiatives and learn the eMaint maintenance system.

Daily duties include following blueprints, performing preventive maintenance, and assisting in scheduling repairs with operations leadership. Documentation and teamwork are essential in this role at Ryerson.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to use hand tools for maintenance tasks.
• Able to perform basic algebra and unit conversions.
• Capable of navigating computers to enter and retrieve information.
• Willing to learn and seek guidance when needed.
• Able to pass physical requirements exam and work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Follow blueprints and manuals to repair and maintain plant equipment under trainer.
• Schedule maintenance with operations leadership and document activities.
• Perform predictive and productive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment failures.

Skills

Hand tools

Algebra

Computer literacy

Willingness to learn

Overtime readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

eMaint

Job description

Summary

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.

We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician who is eager to develop their skills in understanding mechanical equipment, electrical systems, and interpreting schematics and blueprints. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work within the eMaint systems and contribute to the creation of manual parts lists.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintains inventory of maintenance supplies, material, and equipment
• Follows blueprints, specifications, diagrams, and service manuals to repair and maintain equipment under supervision of designated trainer
• Learns the operation, repair, and maintenance of plant equipment
• Assists in scheduling maintenance and works closely with operations leadership to schedule and accomplish equipment and facility repairs
• Ensures correct and accurate documentation is maintained in accordance with requirements
• Performs predictive and productive maintenance and machine repair under the supervision of the designated trainer.
• Assists in the day‑to‑day support of operations through troubleshooting, problem analysis, and review of equipment failures under the supervision of a designated trainer
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to successfully use hand tools for their intended purpose
• Ability to perform basic Algebra functions (addition, subtraction, fractions, decimals, conversions, and formulas)
• Ability to navigate on a computer to find information, enter information when prompted, print, search the web, use email, and manage a calendar, as necessary
• Must be willing to learn, admit when something is unclear, and ask for guidance
• Ability to pass physical requirements exam for vision, hearing, mobility, and lifting
• Ability to work assigned overtime, at times with short notice.

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.