1st Shift Maintenance Technician Assistant

Maintenance Technician Assistant

Central Plains Steel, a division of Feralloy, is seeking a dependable Maintenance Technician Assistant to support plant operations by safely handling materials, fulfilling orders, and maintaining an organized work environment.

Schedule: Majority Monday-Friday, 1st Shift, 6:30am 3:00pm with some "on-call" & off-shift hours

This job includes specialized equipment operation and support functions that require a practical knowledge of the nature and operations of warehouse work with an emphasis on safety as well as the materials, facilities and methods employed by the Reliance, Inc. family of companies. The Maintenance Technician provides direct maintenance support for production equipment during unscheduled downtimes and scheduled preventative maintenance. The Maintenance Technician works closely with the operations team, technical personnel, and the area supervisors to meet or exceed goals for Safety, Quality, and Productivity.

Note to Applicants: We are seeking team members who value a strong, collaborative work environment and take pride in what they do. The ideal candidate will embody our core principles of Respect, Integrity, Excellence, and Accountability, and contribute to delivering best-in-class service to both our internal and external customers.

Physical Requirements: Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job: Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function:

• Follows all safety regulations and basic rules and regulations per company policy
• Maintain and repair production equipment, administer preventative maintenance programs and procedures
• Inspect equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
• Support the installation of new equipment and participate in equipment training
• Is Competent using maintenance technician skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Conducts general building maintenance and coordinates activities with building contractors
• Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas
• Able to perform essential job functions outside of normal working hours as needed

Required Skills:

• Valid Driver's License - required.
• 2 years minimum of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities - required.
• Associates degree or Certification within Industrial Manufacturing, Maintenance or Electronics is preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems such as pneumatics, hydraulics, plant equipment, air compressors, HVAC, etc.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems such as PLCs, drives, servos, motors, plant electrical, control panels
• Basic fabrication skills.
• Knowledge of electrical circuits and operating principles of motors. Troubleshoot electrical equipment up to 480V.
• Ability to show adequate manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multilimbed coordination - required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations - required.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Basic measurement skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly - required.
• Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions - required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively - required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment - required.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds occasionally, 60 pounds repetitively - required.
• Ability to stand for sustained periods of time - required.
• Ability to push or pull 80 pounds of force - required.
• Ability to go up and down off truck trailers repeatedly - required.
• Employee is subject to temperatures in excess of 100 degrees F and below 32 degrees F.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, internal customers and/or vendors - required.
• Must be able to obtain a certification to operate all required motorized material handling and rigging equipment - required.
• Basic computer proficiency and working knowledge of software applications - required.
• Warehousing and material handling experience preferred.
• High School diploma/GED - preferred.