Maintenance Technician

Location: Langhorne

Maintenance Technician -- 2nd shift

Metals USA is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Langhorne (Bucks County) PA. Metals USA is a solid, growth oriented, carbon-steel (plate, beam, tube) distribution center servicing the defense, commercial, construction, aerospace and fabrication industries.

Work Hours:

2:30 PM -- 10:30PM

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Technician performs basic diagnostic tests, evaluates equipment performance, performs preventive maintenance of equipment and troubleshoots &performs equipment/systems repairs both routine and emergency.

Responsibilities:

* Repairs, services and inspects facility equipment and property to include: overhead cranes, production machinery, material handling equipment and facility grounds.

* Complies with company and OSHA safety policies and safe work practices, e.g. lock out/tag out, safety data sheets and hazardous material usage.

* Operates industrial equipment and observes mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.

* Inspects or tests damaged machine parts, and marks defective areas or advises supervisor of repair needs.

* Performs building and equipment maintenance, repair and improvements. Performs preventive maintenance on CNC machinery, electrical and hydraulic systems, overhead cranes and other fabricating equipment.

* Installs, replaces, or changes machine parts, attachments and new equipment according to production specifications.

* Reassembles machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.

* Lubricates or applies adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.

* Records production, repair, and machine maintenance information.

* Reads maintenance repair work orders and specifications to determine machine and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.

* Inspects, operates or test machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions.

* 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).

* Drives company motor vehicle (non-DOT) occasionally for local pick-up for parts or equipment

* Plans and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams.

* Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of a Plant Maintenance Technician in the warehouse.

* Notifies management of any problems that might affect production schedules.

* Adheres to Reliance Steel and Aluminum's Code of Conduct as well as customer confidentiality requirements.

* Performs other duties as assigned or needed.

Certifications/Licenses:

* Valid OSHA Forklift certification

* Valid Overhead crane certification

Physical Demands:

* Occupation requires physical activity more than 66% of the time ( 5.5 hours per day)

* Stand, walk, sit, handling/fingering, reach outward, reach above shoulder, climb, squat or kneel or bend, prolonged extension of neck

* Use of extension ladders, aerial cranes with harness

* Lift, carry, push and/or pull 51 -- 100 lbs. with assistance

Other

Physical Requirements:

* Must wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE)

* Steel-toed boots

* Hard hats with helmet light and chin strap; chin strap must be worn at all times while in the warehouse

* Protective eyewear

* Hand protection

* Arm guards/sleeves

* Hearing protection if required by the hearing conservation program

* Fast-paced moderately stressful, constantly changing day to day work environment

Work Environment:

May be exposed to some of the following working conditions.

* Environmental temperature changes (extreme heat & cold)

* Working inside and outside of an industrial warehouse

* Moderate to loud levels

* Vibration

* Oils, dust, fumes and metallic particles

* Day and night shifts

* Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts or chemicals

* High / Technical School Graduate or Equivalent

* Ability to analyze, troubleshoot and perform repairs

* Ability to read English (to read maintenance work orders, schematics/blueprints, safety and policy manuals)

* Ability to comprehend electrical --mechanical and hydraulic systems, HVAC and plumbing systems

* Knowledge of electricity (110, 230 and 460 voltage)

* Experience operating an overhead crane, forklift, hand tools and common shop machinery

* Basic measuring skills to read English & Metric systems and a tape measure, caliper or micrometer

* Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions

* Basic knowledge of Microsoft Products

* Demonstrated ability to perform electronic, mechanical and hydraulic repairs used in electrical and mechanical work assignments

* Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination

* Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be…