What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Maintenance Technician position at SME Steel Industries?
Position Summary
We are seeking a dependable and experienced Maintenance Technician to support our production operations. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment to help keep equipment operating safely and reliably.The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and experience working with industrial equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on production equipment.
- Maintain and repair welders, plasma tables, and other industrial production equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Diagnose electrical and mechanical equipment problems.
- Read and understand electrical wiring schematics, mechanical drawings, and other technical documentation.
- Perform preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment.
- Identify worn or damaged components and make necessary repairs or replacements.
- Assist with equipment installation, modification, and upgrades.
- Use hand tools, power tools, electrical testing equipment, and other maintenance tools safely.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area.
- Follow company safety procedures when performing maintenance and repairs.
- Communicate equipment issues and repair needs with production and maintenance personnel.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, or a related field preferred.
- Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience.
- Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to read and troubleshoot from electrical wiring schematics and technical drawings.
- Experience maintaining welders and other production equipment preferred.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
- Ability to safely use common maintenance tools and diagnostic equipment.
- Strong attention to safety, quality, and equipment reliability.
Preferred Experience
Experience with any of the following is a plus:
- Welding equipment
- Plasma cutting tables
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Industrial electrical systems
- Motors and production machinery
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment troubleshooting and repair
EEO
SME Industries, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job-related characteristic as directed by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $43,440 - $56,541