Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Metals USA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician in Greensboro NC. Metals USA is a solid, growth oriented, carbon-steel (plate, beam, tube) distribution center servicing the defense, commercial, construction, aerospace and fabrication industries.

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Technician performs basic diagnostic tests, evaluates equipment performance, performs preventive maintenance of equipment and troubleshoots &performs equipment/systems repairs both routine and emergency.

Responsibilities:

• Repairs, services and inspects facility equipment and property to include: overhead cranes, production machinery, material handling equipment and facility grounds.
• Complies with company and OSHA safety policies and safe work practices, e.g. lock out/tag out, safety data sheets and hazardous material usage.
• Operates industrial equipment and observes mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
• Inspects or tests damaged machine parts, and marks defective areas or advises supervisor of repair needs.
• Performs building and equipment maintenance, repair and improvements. Performs preventive maintenance on CNC machinery, electrical and hydraulic systems, overhead cranes and other fabricating equipment.
• Installs, replaces, or changes machine parts, attachments and new equipment according to production specifications.
• Reassembles machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
• Lubricates or applies adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
• Records production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
• Reads maintenance repair work orders and specifications to determine machine and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
• Inspects, operates or test machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
• Sets up and operates machines and adjust controls to regulate operations.
• Collaborates with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
• Maintains equipment files and orders spare-parts inventory on service center equipment and work effectively with operations to implement a preventive maintenance program to improve equipment uptime (or reliability).
• Drives company motor vehicle (non-DOT) occasionally for local pick-up for parts or equipment
• Plans and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of a Plant Maintenance Technician in the warehouse.
• Notifies management of any problems that might affect production schedules.
• Adheres to Reliance Steel and Aluminum's Code of Conduct as well as customer confidentiality requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid OSHA Forklift certification
• Valid Overhead crane certification

Physical Demands:

Occupation requires physical activity more than 66% of the time (> 5.5 hours per day)

• Stand, walk, sit, handling/fingering, reach outward, reach above shoulder, climb, squat or kneel or bend, prolonged extension of neck
• Use of extension ladders, aerial cranes with harness
• Lift, carry, push and/or pull 51 -- 100 lbs. with assistance

Must wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Steel-toed boots
• Hard hats with helmet light and chin strap; chin strap must be worn at all times while in the warehouse
• Protective eyewear
• Hand protection
• Arm guards/sleeves
• Hearing protection if required by the hearing conservation program
• Fast-paced moderately stressful, constantly changing day to day work environment

Work Environment:

May be exposed to some of the following working conditions.

• Environmental temperature changes (extreme heat & cold)
• Working inside and outside of an industrial warehouse
• Moderate to loud levels
• Vibration
• Oils, dust, fumes and metallic particles
• Day and night shifts
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts or chemicals

• High / Technical School Graduate or Equivalent
• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot and perform repairs
• Ability to read English (to read maintenance work orders, schematics/blueprints, safety and policy manuals)
• Ability to comprehend electrical --mechanical and hydraulic systems, HVAC and plumbing systems
• Knowledge of electricity (110, 230 and 460 voltage)
• Experience operating an overhead crane, forklift, hand tools and common shop machinery
• Basic measuring skills to read English & Metric systems and a tape measure, caliper or micrometer
• Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Products
• Demonstrated ability to perform electronic, mechanical and hydraulic repairs used in electrical and mechanical work assignments
• Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be on-call at various times including weekends

Metals USA offers a competitive starting hourly rate $26.00 - $28.00 and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.

Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.

"Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability."