1st Shift Maintenance​/Mechanic Steel Service Center

1st Shift Maintenance/ Mechanic for Steel Service Center

Position Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of machinery, equipment, vehicles, and facilities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. This includes performing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs; maintaining the company's fleet of diesel and gasoline vehicles, flatbed trailers, and related equipment; and supporting facility upkeep such as lighting, wiring, plumbing, landscaping, and snow removal.

Job Title Maintenance Mechanic
Supervisor Facilities Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on plant machinery, equipment, and fleet vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair flatbed trailers, pickup trucks, and cars.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on vehicles and facility systems to minimize downtime.
• Fabricate and install safety guards and components in compliance with OSHA requirements.
• Modify, upgrade, and install building features including lighting, wiring, and plumbing.
• Maintain required maintenance records for all equipment per OSHA and company standards.
• Maintain inventory of perishable parts and ensure tools are available for immediate repairs.
• Operate and maintain shop and garage tools, welding equipment, and cutting torches safely.
• Communicate repair status and priorities to the Facilities Manager; assist with evaluating major repairs and equipment rentals when necessary.
• Support facility grounds maintenance including mowing, landscaping, and snow removal.
• Ensure all work areas are kept clean, organized, and safe.
• Participate in ongoing training to improve technical knowledge and skills.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain good attendance and reliability, which are essential functions of this position.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Working knowledge of electricity, hydraulics, pneumatics, basic electronics, carpentry, and masonry.
• Strong mechanical background.
• Experience in fabricating metal structures.
• Excellent welding skills.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work without supervision.
• Capability of using various hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Able to improvise when necessary.
• Ability to meet physical demands of position which are required 95% of the work day (i.e. lifting up to 50 lbs independently, pushing, pulling, standing, climbing).