Maintenance Technician

About Merchants Metals

We’re one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of fence systems in North America. With 35 distribution center locations, four manufacturing facilities, and a 60-year legacy of providing quality fencing and accessories, Merchants Metals continues to be the contractor and architect choice for excellence. Our complete line of products includes perimeter security solutions for industrial, commercial, and residential applications.

The maintenance technician position is responsible for performing a wide range of duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment in accordance with safety, predictive, and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives. The maintenance technician will lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.

Pay Range: $23-$28 an hour depending on experience

• Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
• Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
• Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and adjust.
• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments according to production specifications.
• Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
• Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.
• Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
• Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
• Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse to maintain machinery and work areas.
• Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
• Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
• Replace, empty, or replenish machine and equipment containers such as gas tanks or boxes.
• Replace or repair metal, wood, leather, glass, or other lining in machines, or in equipment compartments or containers.
• Remove hardened material from machines or machine parts, using abrasives, power and hand tools, jackhammers, sledgehammers, or other equipment.
• Measure, mix, prepare, and test chemical solutions used to clean or repair machinery and equipment.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Proven experience as a maintenance technician
• Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and other systems
• Knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods
• Working knowledge of tools, common appliances, and devices
• Manual dexterity and problem‑solving skills
• Good physical condition and strength with a willingness to work overtime
• High school diploma or equivalent;
  Certificate in HVAC, building maintenance technology or relevant field will be a plus
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) is desired

• High school diploma or equivalent.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The work environment is outdoors with daily exposure to extremely hot or cold temperatures.…