Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Tubular Steel (a member of the Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. family of companies) is a leading national distributor of carbon, alloy, and stainless-steel pipe, tubing, and bar products headquartered in Creve Coeur, MO.

For over sixty plus years, Tubular Steel has created and implemented proven methods of helping its customers reduce their manufacturing and fabrication costs through innovative solutions and with its extensive inventories.

We are currently recruiting a Maintenance Technician for 1st Shift at our plant in Lorain, Ohio responsible for the preventive and reactive repair of machinery including but not limited to both horizontal & vertical saws, trolley cranes, Pettibone lifts, and preventative maintenance. The technician's duties also include installation of machinery or the removal of unused machines as well as general facilities maintenance.

Job Duties

· Diagnose problems, dissemble, determine extent of repairs necessary, estimate labor time, requisition or make up repair parts, assemble, test and adjust

· Operate machine tools to perform necessary repairs to equipment

· Determine oiling and greasing schedules and assist in the preparation of other preventive programs

· Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

· Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics

· Documented knowledge and understanding of both single and three phase wiring including but not limited to 24, 120, 240, and 480-volt applications

· Above average knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems with the ability to repair known issues and/or diagnose root cause

· Full understanding of PLC ladder logic, motor controls, limit & proximity switches, solenoids, and HMI screens with above average computer skills education

· Must possess high mechanical aptitude and fabrication skills with an accomplished background using power tools, lathe, mill, welder, grinder and similar equipment

· Must be safety oriented with leadership skills to perform maintenance duties with or without supervision in a team environment

· Equivalent to a complete, accredited apprenticeship or 2-year technical college education or 3-5 years of related experience

· Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

· Post-secondary education in related field of study;

· 5 years’ experience in related areas.

Physical Demands

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

· The individual is frequently required to stand, walk, hear, use hands, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. The individual is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or talk.

· The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 lbs.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance.

Compensation is commensurate with your experience level. We offer a full range of benefits, including health, dental, and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and a bonus program.
Tubular Steel, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What hourly rate are you looking for?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person