Industrial Maintenance Technician

Industrial Maintenance Technician

The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of heavy industrial equipment used in metals recycling operations. This role ensures equipment reliability, plant safety, and minimal downtime while supporting continuous production in a fast-paced, industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on recycling equipment including shredders, conveyors, magnets, and sorting systems
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Diagnose equipment failures and implement effective repair solutions to minimize downtime
• Conduct routine inspections and document maintenance activities
• Perform welding, cutting, fabrication, and fitting as required (MIG, Stick, oxy-fuel, plasma)
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Maintain motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains, and drive systems
• Support installations, modification, and commissioning of new equipment
• Follow all safety, environmental, and lockout/tagout procedures
• Keep work areas clean and compliant with company and regulatory standards
• Communicate equipment status and maintenance needs with supervisors and operations staff
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school training preferred
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience (recycling, manufacturing, steel, mining, or heavy industry preferred)
• Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of industrial equipment
• Basic electrical troubleshooting experience (motors, controls, sensors)
• Welding and fabrication skills preferred
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and in confined spaces
• Ability to work outdoors and indoors in varying weather conditions
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and shifts as required
• Comfortable working around heavy machinery, noise, dust and metal materials

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience in metals recycling or scrap processing operations
• PLC troubleshooting experience
• Forklift, manlift, or crane operation experience

Benefits

Omni offers competitive compensation and a full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Bonus, Vacation and 401K.

Are you passionate about environmental stewardship and eager to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to driving sustainability forward.

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.