Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

· Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems across Steel Mill operations

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Perform regular preventative maintenance activities including lubrication, calibration, realignment, and testing

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Use advanced tools to troubleshoot complex issues-such as PLCs, thermal imaging, ultrasonic testing, and circuit testing

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Disassemble, repair, and rebuild machinery including gearboxes, pumps, motors, valves, and more

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Maintain accurate records of all maintenance work, safety permits, and inspections

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Use precision instruments (micrometers, calipers, laser alignment tools, etc.) to ensure components meet specifications

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Read and interpret mechanical blueprints, schematics, and OEM specs

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Work closely with engineers, operations, and contractors for effective maintenance execution

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Adhere to all safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, and PPE requirements

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Recommend process improvements and participate in root cause analysis (RCA) initiatives

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Mentor and assist in training junior maintenance staff

What We're Looking For:

Experience: Minimum 5-7 years of industrial machine repair experience, ideally in a steel mill or heavy industrial setting.

Education: High school diploma or GED required; technical school/apprenticeship preferred.

Skills:

• Expert knowledge in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and maintenance manuals
• Familiarity with OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, and plant safety standards
• Welding, machining, or electrical certification preferred
• Strong communication skills and team-focused mindset

Staff Force is a Texas-based staffing agency with 27 offices across the nation as well as regional staffing agencies in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, McAllen, Laredo, and Brownsville, Phoenix, AZ, Oklahoma City, OK, Nashville, TN. Founded on Texas principals, we are honest, authentic and hard-working people who go above and beyond what other staffing agencies will do for you. We believe in more than placing just anyone to fulfill a job order. We will examine our pool of candidates until we find the one that is the perfect match. We are more than a staffing agency. We work hard to develop relationships with all of our clients -- job seekers and companies alike -- providing a level of service to our clients that extends far beyond the sterile, task-oriented service company. We exist to provide our clients with the very best, most personal, friendly, and reliable personnel services.

Company Description

Staff Force is a Texas-based staffing agency with 27 offices across the nation as well as regional staffing agencies in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, McAllen, Laredo, and Brownsville, Phoenix, AZ, Oklahoma City, OK, Nashville, TN. Founded on Texas principals, we are honest, authentic and hard-working people who go above and beyond what other staffing agencies will do for you. We believe in more than placing just anyone to fulfill a job order. We will examine our pool of candidates until we find the one that is the perfect match. We are more than a staffing agency. We work hard to develop relationships with all of our clients -- job seekers and companies alike -- providing a level of service to our clients that extends far beyond the sterile, task-oriented service company. We exist to provide our clients with the very best, most personal, friendly, and reliable personnel services.