Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician supports and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and strives to improve safety, quality, and efficiency in all areas of responsibility. Maintain, repair, and improve machinery, equipment, and warehouse facility in a safe and timely manner. Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to: mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines. Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production. Conducts regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and warehouse facility as required. Participates and fulfills the requirements of scheduled training and educational programs as identified for this position. Participates as requested for independent objective auditing activity and supports continuous improvement activities. May perform daily, weekly, and other routine maintenance and housekeeping on machines and equipment in work area. Understands and uses related production documents as required by position and/or procedures. Uses a calculator, conversion charts and basic math skills to calculate sizes, weights, and metric conversions. May work at different workstations as production needs require.

Pay Range: $32.00 - $40.00 per hour

Qualifications:

• Entry level experience ideal; previous experience in an industrial maintenance position, steel service-center experience preferred.
• Familiarity with mechanical, pneumatic, automation, and hydraulics concepts preferred.
• Ability to read manufacturing equipment drawings and electrical and plumbing schematics.
• Ability to inspect material for quality using measuring devices and drawings.
• Strong knowledge and ability to use hand tools and welding tools, as well as troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Flexibility of work schedule.
• Working knowledge of general computer programs.

Why Work for Olympic Steel:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & Employee Discount Programs
• Referral program

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