What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Triple-S Steel?
Company Name: Kreher Wire Processing, A Tube Supply Company
Title of Position: Maintenance Technician
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Romulus, MI
Founded in 2016, Tube Supply provides quality steel tube and bar in alloy, stainless, and carbon for oil and gas applications, including drilling, completions, production, and downhole tools. Our steel tubular and bar products are tailored specifically to meet the demands of the oil and gas industry, including high pressure, high temperature (HPHT) and sour (H2S) well environments. Tube Supply clients are leading oil and gas service companies, OEMs, and manufacturing centers globally.
Our goal is to maintain a stable, fun work environment while delivering satisfaction to the marketplace. We live closely by our core values: excellence, loyalty, and fun. These are seen throughout our interactions with customers, within the company, and in each of our employee’s everyday lives.
Responsibilities:- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) in accordance with established PM schedules and work instructions.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and unplanned downtime in a timely and safe manner.
- Support equipment startups, changeovers, and shutdowns as required.
- Maintain wire drawing machines, pickling equipment, pumps, tanks, conveyors, forklifts (non-certified maintenance only), and auxiliary systems.
- Perform basic facility maintenance, including lighting, plumbing, compressed air, and building repairs.
- Coordinate with external contractors when specialized repairs are required.
- Complete maintenance work orders accurately and in a timely manner.
- Document PM activities, repairs, parts used, and observations.
- Report recurring issues, equipment conditions, or safety concerns to supervision.
- Support maintenance records required for ISO and audit purposes.
- Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, electrical safety, and PPE requirements.
- Identify and correct unsafe conditions when possible; escalate hazards when necessary.
- Support compliance with OSHA/MIOSHA regulations and internal safety policies.
- Support production quality by ensuring equipment operates within defined parameters.
- Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions related to equipment failures.
- Support internal audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe maintenance work areas.
- Properly store tools, spare parts, and maintenance materials.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by Maintenance or Operations Management.
- Mechanical and/or electrical aptitude in industrial environments.
- Ability to read and follow maintenance procedures, schematics, and manuals.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
- Basic computer skills for work orders and documentation.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime or on-call as required.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Prior experience in manufacturing or industrial maintenance.
- Experience with wire drawing, pickling, or similar industrial processes.
- Training or certification in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems