Equipment Maintenance Technician - Portage, Indiana

Maintenance Tech

Founded in 1954, Feralloy Corporation has grown to become one of the country's largest high-volume steel processing companies delivering quality tempered, stretched, and slit products. From our Chicago headquarters, we operate a network of 11 steel processing centers throughout the U.S. and Mexico that provide value-added processing of hot rolled, pickled, cold rolled and coated sheet products to manufacturers and producers.

As a maintenance tech you will play a key role in keeping our end users satisfied with a demanding product. You will play an important part in achieving production goals by utilizing your skills to maintenance Feralloy's equipment. Feralloy appreciated you and your hard work and together we will change the industry. Overtime will be required to keep up with customer demands.

Ideal candidate will have experience in maintaining equipment correctly and looking for knowledge. Steel experience is a positive.

Benefits

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

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)

Function in the Job

Very heavy work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function

• Perform preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Rig machinery for installation & removal.
• Installs & repairs electrical apparatus such as transformers & wiring.
• Maintains pipe / hydraulic and pneumatic lines, repairs & replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
• Work during production outages on time-sensitive tasks.

Required Skills

• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment correctly
• Welding
• Technical expertise
• Hydraulic repair experience
• Ability to read blueprints (willing to train)
• Understands imperial measurement standards
• Troubleshooting equipment issues
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills