Maintenance Technician

About the role

Olympic Steel has been in business since 1954, focusing on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of processed metal products and branded products. Guided by Core Values that prioritize safety and inclusivity, Olympic Steel fosters a community where employee belonging and empowerment are central.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and improve machinery, equipment, and warehouse facility in a safe and timely manner.
• Perform mechanic skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production.
• Conduct regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and warehouse facility as required.
• Participate and fulfill the requirements of scheduled training and educational programs as identified for this position.
• Participate as requested for independent objective auditing activity and support continuous improvement activities.
• Perform daily, weekly, and other routine maintenance and housekeeping on machines and equipment in work area.
• Understand and use related production documents as required by position and/or procedures.
• Use a calculator, conversion charts, and basic math skills to calculate sizes, weights, and metric conversions.
• May work at different workstations as production needs require.

Qualifications

• Entry-level experience ideal; previous experience in an industrial maintenance position, steel service-center experience preferred.
• Familiarity with mechanical, pneumatic, automation, and hydraulics concepts preferred.
• Ability to read manufacturing equipment drawings and electrical and plumbing schematics.
• Ability to inspect material for quality using measuring devices and drawings.
• Strong knowledge and ability to use hand tools and welding tools, as well as troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Flexibility of work schedule.
• Working knowledge of general computer programs.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $40.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & Employee Discount Programs
• Referral program