Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician supports ongoing operations by maintaining, repairing, and improving machinery, equipment, and the warehouse facility in a safe and timely manner. This entry-level role contributes to continuous improvement efforts and focuses on improving safety, quality, and efficiency across all maintenance activities. The position is ideal for individuals looking to build a career in industrial maintenance within a steel service center environment.

Demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace safety and follow all safety policies and procedures

Assist with maintenance, repair, and improvement of machinery, production equipment, and warehouse facility systems

Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on machines, equipment, and facility infrastructure

Support mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs under guidance of senior technicians

Respond to unscheduled or emergency equipment repairs to support production when needed

Assist with upkeep of cutting equipment, sawing equipment, CNC machinery, material handling systems, cranes, and lifting devices

Perform basic fabrication and repair tasks using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment as trained

Complete daily, weekly, and routine housekeeping and maintenance tasks in assigned work areas

Read and use production documents, work instructions, drawings, and schematics related to maintenance activities

Use basic math skills, calculators, and conversion charts to perform size, weight, and metric calculations

Participate in required safety, technical, and skills training programs

Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in audits or improvement activities as requested

Work in different areas or workstations as production and maintenance needs require

Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas

Travel to other Leeco facilities as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

Entry-level experience encouraged; previous experience in an industrial maintenance or manufacturing environment preferred

Steel service center experience is a plus but not required

Mechanical aptitude with interest in industrial maintenance systems

Basic familiarity with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation concepts preferred

Ability to read basic equipment drawings, electrical schematics, and plumbing diagrams

Ability to inspect materials and equipment using measuring devices and drawings

Working knowledge and safe use of hand tools and shop equipment; welding experience or willingness to learn preferred

Basic computer skills with the ability to use common programs and maintenance systems

Willingness to learn troubleshooting techniques for electrical and mechanical systems

Flexibility in work schedule, including overtime or off-shift support as required

Ability to communicate effectively in English

Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting up to 50 lbs

Working at heights using ladders, lifts, scaffolding, or elevated platforms

Exposure to moving machinery, electrical components, heat, noise, vibration, dust, fumes, oils, and cutting fluids

Operating forklifts, high lifts, and other industrial equipment (training provided)

Leeco Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid holidays and vacation; a 401(k) match and tuition reimbursement. We offer more than a competitive total compensation package. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career.

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