Maintenance Technician

Hello prospective employee, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and this Maintenance Technician position!

About Farwest:
Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956.  Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution.  We have over 600 employees in 7 Western States.
As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees.  We are a full line steel service center with product line distribution, flame, plasma, and laser processing, welding, forming, rolling, and reinforcing steel capabilities.   

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance and Disability, a 401K with up to a 3.5% match.
• Safety bonus of up to $0.60 an hour paid quarterly based on branch safety goals.
• Career development opportunities.
• Paid vacation, sick and holidays.

About This Position:  
Job Type:  Full Time, Onsite
Schedule: Mon. - Fri.

• Swing shift 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM
• Graveyard shift 3:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Wage:  $21.00 to $32.00 per hour, DOE

Responsible for the safe installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing, relocation and removal of all equipment and facilities mechanical systems based on the highest safety, quality standards and best practices in the steel service industry.

Major Duties:

• Troubleshoot, repair and lubricate machines and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on facility and production machinery.
• Install, dismantle, clean, reassemble, and move production machinery.
• Perform fluid mechanic repairs (hydraulic and pneumatic).
• Performance and Documentation of Preventative Maintenance on production equipment.
• Read blueprints and schematics to determine repair procedures.
• Basic knowledge of industrial electrical principles and controls.
• Maintain all building mechanicals, utilities and HVAC systems.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• Candidates must have 3-5 years of production maintenance experience
• Overhead crane repair experience is a plus 
• Strong working knowledge of machinery, mechanics, plumbing, welding, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• CAD experience a plus .
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical drive components including bearings, bushings, seals, gears, and belt/chain drives.
• Must be able to work safely and rationally with heights (such as with overhead cranes).
• Current Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Effectively follow repair manuals, blueprints, diagrams, to make appropriate repairs.
• Must respond and follow oral and written instructions timely and accurately.
• Must work in a team environment or unaccompanied.

As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Farwest adheres to federal regulations in regard to drug-testing, which includes THC. Pre-employment drug screen and background check must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in E-Verify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.

Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace. Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn more at

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit
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