Maintenance Technician

Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America, with a growing focus on value-added processing. It carries on business in three segments: metals service centers, energy field stores and steel distributors. Its network of metals service centers carries an extensive line of metal products in a wide range of sizes, shapes and specifications, including carbon hot rolled and cold finished steel, pipe and tubular products, stainless steel, aluminum and other non-ferrous specialty metals.

Its energy field stores carry a specialized product line focused on the needs of energy industry customers. Its steel distributors’ operations act as master distributors selling steel in large volumes to other steel service centers and large equipment manufacturers mainly on an "as is" basis.

This position does general maintenance repair work that includes both electrical and mechanical. Performs basic diagnostic tests, evaluates equipment performance, cleans and lubricates machinery and performs equipment repairs and maintenance.

• Understands and follows all company safety policies and procedures.
• Performs and documents pre-shift inspection of equipment as required.
• Does diagnostic and troubleshooting to determine source of error codes, electrical or mechanical issues.
• Dismantles machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
• Reassembles machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work in accordance with manufacturer requirements.
• Starts machines and observes mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
• Inspects or tests damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advises supervisor of repair needs.
• Lubricates or applies adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
• Installs, replaces, or changes machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
• Records production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
• Reads work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
• Sets up and operates machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.
• Collaborates with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
• Maintains equipment files and orders spare-parts inventory on service center equipment and work effectively with operations to implement a preventive maintenance program to improve equipment uptime (or reliability)
• May occasionally drive company motor vehicle (non-DOT) for local pick-up for parts
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

• Must have Vocational/Trade School education in electrical/mechanical work or Journey-level experience equivalent
• Basic measuring skills to read and convert English and Metric systems
• Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions
• Experience on overhead crane operation and maintenance
• Requires a competent technical aptitude, demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination
• Position requires availability for emergency call-outs to come in and repair equipment as needed in the evenings and/or weekends
• Minimum 2 years experience in general maintenance repair work that includes electrical and mechanical.

must be active listener, follow directions, recognize the value of others’ opinions, talk with courtesy and respect, speak effectively regarding business manners

ability to meet job deadlines; prioritize work orders effectively

works as a competent member of the team, willingly providing back-up support for co-workers when needed and actively supporting…