Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Insteel Industries, established in 1953, embraces strong values and operates ten manufacturing facilities in nine states. The company is the nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications.

A Maintenance Mechanic is commonly expected to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems, apparatus and components of industrial machinery and equipment. Provide technical support for the Maintenance Manager, plant and all maintenance personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Level A

• Meet all safety training requirements including being certified an "authorized person" in LOTO
• Know and wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) properly
• Operate basic hand and power tools
• Operate basic machine shop tools
• Know location of all emergency stops; demonstrate a working knowledge of safe and proper use of basic electrical diagnostic equipment
• Operate lift trucks, overhead cranes and man lifts; obtain any required licenses or certifications
• Lubrication of equipment
• Read micrometer, calipers and depth gauges
• In-depth knowledge of electrical and general safety requirements
• Assist in repairing machinery; check water and fluid levels, change straps and heads on welders and change deform wheels on draw machine
• Make adjustments and basic repairs to butt welder and stripper
• Knowledge of lighting/ballast

Level B

• Familiarity with all plant production equipment
• Polarity; attend training, have knowledge of and troubleshoot
• Troubleshoot and replace boards, capacitors or other components inside drives
• Setup and operate Arc and MIG welders and torches
• Basic troubleshooting (hydraulics, electrical and mechanical systems)
• Basic mechanical and electrical repair on all plant equipment
• Basic Arc and MIG welding (soldering pipe joints and welding steel)
• Basic knowledge of welder and draw machine operating capabilities
• Possess basic computer skills needed to complete Maximo and Oracle entries as required

Level C

• Perform preventative maintenance; change bearings and wear components; replace belts, pulleys, drive components and adjust
• Drill and tap holes and perform grinding/sanding operations
• Read single component blueprints, installation and arrangement drawings
• Make simple repairs on forklifts, man lifts and other mobile equipment
• Operate vertical and horizontal band saws
• Thread and drill for installation to include thread terminology and top drill sizes and uses; fastener terminology
• Troubleshoot electrical power distribution systems and make replacements as needed
• Identify component type construction and application: valves, pumps, filters/strainers, radiators/cooling towers/heat exchanges, rotating machinery
• Remove and install table, arms, straps, heads, finger shafts and external parts
• Remove and install blocks and gearboxes of draw machines
• Ability to operate all machinery for purpose of troubleshooting their functions

Level D

• Disassemble, reassemble and reinstall hydraulic and pneumatic single components such as centrifugal pumps, hydraulic cylinders and manually operated valves
• Troubleshoot components and diagnose trouble source for pump failure, drive failure, loss of rotation, hydraulic failures, loss of flow (air, water, oil), loss of cooling, locate and repair leak sources, pressurized gas system problems
• Remove, repair and install table, arms, straps, heads, finger shafts, magazine and external parts
• Install welder transformer
• Advanced hydraulic and mechanical skills: troubleshoot valves, pumps, etc.; axial piston pump repair, gear pump repair, remove and install all internal parts; setup gearbox on draw machines
• Proficient in blueprint reading
• Works independently, leads and trains others, on call for after hour service calls

Level E

• Superior ability to troubleshoot and repair systems and equipment
• Competent planning, overseeing and completing preventative maintenance
• Perform retrofits on all major equipment
• Ability to manufacture simple parts within capacity of machine shop equipment
• Proactive in plant improvements
• Ability to train other personnel in Skills A through C
• Work independently with little or no supervision

Requirements and Education:

• Technical training (high school plus 1 to 2 years of applied trades training) applicable to manufacturing maintenance
• Minimum of 2 years mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment
• An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable.

Job Type: Full-time

These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

INSTEEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to consider applicants residing in locations outside the US requiring Visa sponsorship at this time.

About the Company: Insteel Industries is the nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction, including prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement such as engineered structural mesh and concrete pipe reinforcement. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Mount Airy, NC, Insteel operates 11 manufacturing plants across the U.S. and has a dedicated engineering services division. As a publicly traded company, our goal is to be the supplier of choice by delivering superior value to our customers.

Fraud Prevention Notice: Please note that Insteel Industries will never ask applicants to purchase equipment, send money, or provide payment information at any point in the hiring process. We may request certain personal information only after an official offer has been extended and the background check and drug screen have been successfully completed. If you receive a request for sensitive information or payment before these steps, it is not from our company. To protect yourself, please report any suspicious activity to our HR team by calling us at View phone number on click.appcast.io.