Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician

Subsidiary

OmniSource

Overview

We are looking for a skilled and versatile Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician to join our team! As a Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a critical role in inspecting, repairing, and maintaining machinery, equipment, trucks, and systems to ensure efficient operation of the yard. You’ll collaborate closely with production and operations teams to quickly resolve issues and keep things moving.

Your attention to detail, technical expertise, and commitment to safety will be essential in delivering reliable performance and high-quality results.

Join a company that truly values its employees, prioritizes safety, and invests in your growth and success!

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance tasks according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• React to emergency breakdowns.
• Diagnose mechanical issues with the shredder, identify faulty components, replace worn parts, repair hydraulic leaks, and address malfunctions to minimize downtime.
• Assist with installation of utilities and equipment.
• Adhere to all safety protocols when working around the shredder, including the use of proper personal protective equipment and follow lockout/tagout procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proficient in comprehending schematics, hydraulics, and pneumatic diagrams, mechanical blueprints, welding, and fabricating skills.
• Ability to analyze issues, troubleshoot malfunctions, and find effective solutions.
• Prior experience maintaining industrial machinery, preferably shredders or similar heavy-duty equipment.
• Must be able to operate maintenance vehicles and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must be able to perform general electrical repairs.
• Ability to perform basic welding and fabrication tasks to repair components as needed.
• Must be able to arc weld with stick and mig abilities.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical repairs without direct supervision.
• Must have working understanding of programmable logistic controllers.
• Ability to thoroughly inspect equipment and identify potential problems before they become major issues.
• Commit to safety practices and follow safety regulations related to operating heavy machinery.

Why Join Our Team?

We’re more than just a workplace—we’re a team that celebrates wins, supports one another, and believes in growing together. We offer a positive, collaborative culture along with a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.

What We Offer

• Weekly Base Pay & Bonuses
• Full Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Annual Company Contribution
• Annual Bonus Check (Profit Sharing)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match up to 50%
• Annual Stock Award ($2,200 every November)
• Stock Purchase Plan with 15% Company Match
• 2-weeks of Paid Vacation
• 10 Paid Holidays
• .... and many more!

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

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