Weekend Maintenance Technician - Mornings

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About the Role

Maintenance Technician at Zekelman Industries ensures the safe repair, rebuild, and maintenance of tube mill production equipment to maximize equipment quality, uptime, rate, and yield. It requires strong electrical aptitude, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to identify and resolve both electrical and mechanical issues. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates a high level of attention to detail, and consistently adheres to safety standards while contributing to production reliability and efficiency.

What You’ll Do

• Performs electrical and mechanical maintenance on production equipment in compliance with all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Ensures all guards and safety devices are in place and functional before returning equipment to service.
• Monitors inventory of parts, equipment, and supplies; places and verifies orders as needed.
• Utilizes manual and computerized maintenance management systems to track, inspect, and report equipment status.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, manuals, and schematics to diagnose and repair machinery.
• Troubleshoots and resolves electrical, mechanical, and quality issues, escalating complex concerns as needed.
• Conducts breakdown repairs, preventive maintenance, and changeover activities to sustain operational efficiency.
• Identifies and reports safety, quality, or operational issues outside of immediate control.
• Operates powered industrial trucks, overhead cranes, and portable cranes safely.
• Fabricates repair parts using machine shop tools and precision equipment.
• Supports continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives to enhance performance.
• Complies with OSHA safety standards and maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and company policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a heavy manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.
• Apprenticeship, journeyman, military service, or equivalent technical training preferred.
• Proficient in using hand and power tools, precision measuring instruments, and interpreting technical drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with electrical systems and PLCs.
• Effective communication skills in English and the ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, safety-oriented environment.
• Team player with strong collaboration skills and a commitment to operational success.

What You’ll Get

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental coverage. Employees also enjoy:

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee loyalty awards

Compensation & Benefits

Below is the expected base salary range for this position. This is a good-faith estimate, and offers will be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and interview performance.

Base Salary Range:
$30.50 per hour Production Incentive

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

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We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.