Maintenance Technician I

Job Description

Job Description

Come join our team at DIS-TRAN Steel!

Our people – not our machinery - are our biggest assets. DIS-TRAN Steel’s leadership team lives by our company values, modeling our culture of respect and integrity each day. We're a team that likes to have fun, but we also know how to get stuff done.

DIS-TRAN Steel is looking to hire a Maintenance Technician to join the team in Pineville, LA.

DIS-TRAN Steel is looking for a Maintenance Technician to join the team in Pineville, LA. The Maintenance Technician I must be capable of performing industrial maintenance.  This individual should be knowledgeable of maintenance related duties.  The Maintenance Technician I is required to have a background in working with hydraulic and electrical equipment.  Experience with software, CNC, and PLC is considered a plus for this position.  This individual must be able to communicate well within an industrial culture.

• Performs quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision. 
• Interacts professionally with other employees and customers.
• Works effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Works independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues.

• Monitors and maintains production equipment with or without direct supervision.
• Can troubleshoot and repair minor equipment malfunctions on (noncritical) machines.
• Disassembles machine prior to maintenance work.
• Reassembles machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
• Starts machines and observes mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
• Inspects or tests damaged machine parts, and marks defective areas or advises supervisors of repair needs.
• Lubricates or applies adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
• Installs, replaces, or changes machine parts and attachments, according to manufacturer specifications on (noncritical) machines.
• Dismantles machines and removes parts for repair, using specified tools.
• Records production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
• Reads work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
• Collaborates with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Ability to repair tools and small engines

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to interpret blueprints required.
• Ability to read a tape measure required.
• 2 + years of prior industrial maintenance experience required.
• Hydraulic and electrical background experience required.
• Communication in an industrial environment required.
• Experience with software, CNC, and PLC is considered a plus.
• Regular, reliable attendance is required.

Referral Level: Trades and Skilled Level

Not eligible for Enhanced Referral

Not eligible for External Referral

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As strategists, operational experts, customer advocates and team players, we all believe in the power of our people. Explore how you can become a part of our team of strength and commitment that's  built to last!

DIS-TRAN Steel is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

DIS-TRAN Steel is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation, contact your Human Resource Business Partner.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

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