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Maintenance Technician

Mississippi Steel Processing, LLC
Columbus, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026

Maintenance Technician- Shifts: Monday - Friday 4pm - 2am, Thursday - Sunday 6am - 6pm

Summary- Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as electric motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines and equipment by performing the following duties:

Duties:

- Observes mechanical equipment in operation to locate performance issues

- Dismantles equipment to gain access to and replace or repair defective parts

- Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections

- Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements when fitting new parts

- Adjusts functional parts of moving equipment and control instrumentation

- Repair or replace defective hydraulic valves, mechanical equipment, electrical components and other equipment as required

- Installs special functional and structural parts in machinery

- Perform Preventative Maintenance at regular intervals on mechanical parts and large equipment

-Follows all policies and procedures as outlines in the Employee Handbook and various other sources as they relate to the job function

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent; or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

- Understands machines and equipment with the ability to test operational function and performance

- Mechanical aptitude in working with a lathe, drill press, grinder, wrenches, and other mechanical tools to make and repair parts

- Proficient in troubleshooting techniques to repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment

- Proficient in SMAW and MIG welding

- Good adherence to strict safety guidelines and cognizant of safety risk

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for providing exceptional maintenance services, we invite you to apply for the position of Maintenance Technician. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Apply now to join our team!

Job Type: Full-time


Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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