Maintenance Helper

Signal Metal Industries is a well-established steel fabrication and machining company serving heavy industries across the United States. For over 50 years, we have manufactured large steel components through both traditional job shop and production manufacturing.

Our 200,000 square-foot facility includes:

• Over 100 welding machines (robotic and 600-amp traditional units)
• 50 machine tools including large CNC vertical mills, engine lathes, VTLs, and drills
• 25 overhead cranes ranging from 5 to 50 tons
• Climate-controlled machine shop operations

With over 160 employees, we are committed to safety, quality, and meeting our customers’ most demanding delivery requirements.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Helper supports skilled maintenance technicians in the repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of machine shop and production equipment. This position is hands-on and mechanically focused, working alongside maintenance staff to service industrial equipment, support repairs, and ensure equipment reliability in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.

This role is intended for individuals with prior maintenance exposure or strong mechanical aptitude who are looking to grow into a Maintenance Technician path.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance mechanics and technicians with equipment repairs and troubleshooting
• Perform preventive maintenance on machine shop and production equipment
• Inspect equipment daily, including checking and documenting fluid levels (oil, coolant, hydraulics, etc.) and reporting abnormalities
• Assist with mechanical and basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs under supervision
• Clean, lubricate, and service industrial machinery and equipment
• Assist with disassembly, repair, and reassembly of production equipment
• Support diagnostics and root-cause troubleshooting efforts with maintenance team
• Retrieve, organize, and stage tools, parts, and materials for repair work
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of maintenance areas and equipment
• Remove debris, scrap, and buildup from machines and work areas
• Assist with safe rigging, moving, and positioning of equipment components
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements
• Use hand tools and basic maintenance equipment safely and correctly
• Assist with general facility upkeep, including cleaning, painting, and minor repairs as directed

• 2–3 years of experience in heavy industrial maintenance, manufacturing, fabrication, machine shop, or production environment preferred or similar environment preferred
• Hands-on experience with industrial tools (hand and power tools)
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, or production equipment)
• Ability to read and follow maintenance instructions, safety procedures, and technical guidance
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work in a physically demanding industrial environment with machinery, noise, and production conditions
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime as needed

Benefits

We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive wage offering and benefits package includes a safe harbor matching 401k plan, medical, dental, vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), voluntary life benefits, paid company holidays, free parking, snack and beverage machines available, job training programs, and generous Paid Time Off.

Signal Metal Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation and passing our drug test. We are a strict Drug-free work environment. Pre-employment drug screening is required. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search. Principals only. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Must be eligible to work in this country. We E-Verify.

Salary : $22 - $25