Mill Mechanical Technician

Job Description

Job Description

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Rocky Mountain Steel Mills is seeking skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technicians to support our maintenance activities in our steel manufacturing facilities. This position is designed for individuals who have completed an apprenticeship or equivalent training in one of four maintenance crafts and who are committed to becoming skilled in all four crafts: Boilermaker, Millwright, Pipefitter, and Welder.

Mechanical Maintenance Technicians are responsible for the installation, repair, assembly, and dismantling of mechanical equipment throughout the mills. This includes working with gearboxes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, pumps, seals, piping and valves, mechanical power transmission systems, couplings, shaft alignments, lubrication systems, overhead cranes, and other heavy industrial equipment.

Rocky Mountain Steel Mills is currently hiring for the following Mechanical Maintenance Technician levels:

• Mill Mechanical Technician – Trainee
• Mill Mechanical Technician – Assistant
• Mill Mechanical Technician – Standard

* note candidates will be placed at the appropriate level based on qualifications.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance to all areas of the mill including preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, installation, repair, assembly, troubleshooting and dismantling of equipment.
• Attend and complete all training programs to become skilled in all four crafts for the role.
• Work with all shop machines and equipment, mobile equipment, structures, production equipment, systems, appropriate hand, power and measuring tools, prints and drawings and necessary safety equipment.
• Observe a safety-first mindset and ensure safety procedures, PPE requirements, LOTO procedures, etc are followed.
• Operate overhead cranes as needed.

Job Requirements

Mill Mechanical Technician – Trainee

• Completed a recognized apprenticeship or posses equivalent experience in at least one of the four trades: Boilermaker, Millwright, Pipefitter, Welder.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Mill Mechanical Technician – Assistant

• Must possess a minimum of a two year associates degree in the applicable field from an accredited institution or have 2 years’ experience in the applicable field as determined by management.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Mill Mechanical Technician – Standard

• Completed a recognized apprenticeship or have the equivalence of a craft apprenticeship in one of the four trades and take courses and passed tests, and completed the training program to become skilled in all four trades: Boilermaker, Millwright, Pipefitter, Welder.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

All Levels

• 1-3 years of experience as a mechanical maintenance technician in heavy industry, manufacturing or mining.
• Experience working with machinery, equipment operations or a closely related field preferred.
• Trained in the operations of overhead cranes.
• Must be able to read, understand and work from mechanical prints, drawings and schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting, repair and installation skills.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision and manage your time when you given multiple tasks.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with all levels personnel.
• Physically able to climb, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, make repetitive motions, hear, etc.
• Ability to constantly exert forces up to 50 pounds and frequently exert forces up to 100 pounds to lift, carry, push and pull.

Target Hire Dates: 11/2/2026 - 12/1/2026

Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
• Short and long term disability programs
• Competitive retirement plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.

While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail View email address on ziprecruiter.com or View phone number on ziprecruiter.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers!

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• High Voltage Systems
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Boiler Certification
• Boiler Troubleshooting
• Boiler Operation
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Hydraulic Systems & Components
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Crane & Lifting Equipment Systems
• Machine Safety Inspections
• millwright
• welding
• pipefitter