Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician – 1st Shift

Industrial Tube & Steel Corp.
Location: Kent, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 1st Shift
Compensation: $70,000–$85,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications

Company Overview

Industrial Tube & Steel Corp. is a leading steel service center specializing in the distribution of steel tubing and continuous cast iron bar. With 70 years of industry experience, we are committed to delivering high-quality materials and exceptional service to customers across a wide range of industries.

Our Kent, OH facility is currently seeking a skilled and dependable Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our team. This position plays an essential role in maintaining the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our equipment and daily operations.

Position Summary

The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery, equipment, and facility systems. This position involves troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled equipment to minimize downtime and support efficient warehouse operations.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, experienced in industrial electrical and PLC troubleshooting, and capable of independently diagnosing equipment issues, prioritizing repairs, and working collaboratively with warehouse personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Maintain and repair industrial equipment, including saws, conveyors, forklifts, overhead cranes, hoists, compressors, pumps, and motors.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions, identify root causes, and implement effective repairs to minimize downtime.
• Perform light electrical repairs and troubleshoot industrial control systems.
• Complete minor facility maintenance, including basic plumbing, lighting, and general building repairs.
• Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and continuous improvement projects.
• Perform basic welding and fabrication repairs as needed.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and preventive maintenance schedules using computerized maintenance tracking systems.
• Monitor maintenance supplies, replacement parts, and inventory needs.
• Organize and prioritize maintenance activities while collaborating with warehouse personnel to support daily operations.
• Follow established safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), OSHA requirements, and company safety standards.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing, processing, or similar industrial environment.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled machinery and equipment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and diagnosing equipment failures.
• Basic computer proficiency for maintenance documentation and tracking.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing maintenance needs, and communicate effectively with team members.
• Commitment to workplace safety and proper equipment maintenance practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience maintaining steel-processing or material-handling equipment.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Experience servicing overhead cranes, forklifts, conveyors, and industrial saws.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move up to 55 pounds, with assistance or mechanical lifting equipment when appropriate.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and climb throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to work in an industrial warehouse environment with varying temperatures, noise, and moving machinery.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and follow established safety procedures.

Benefits

• Incentive bonus opportunities
• Employee profit-sharing plan eligibility
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with employer supplemented premiums
• Health savings account
• Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

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Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience diagnosing and repairing industrial electrical systems?
• Do you have experience troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment?
• Do you have experience performing preventive maintenance on industrial machinery?
• Do you have welding or fabrication experience?
• Employment with Industrial Tube & Steel Corp. is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Please acknowledge your understanding and willingness to comply by typing “I acknowledge.”
• Please indicate your annual salary requirements for this position.

Experience:

• Industrial maintenance: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Kent, OH 44240 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $85,000