MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN at Toledo Steel Supply, Inc. – Erie, Michigan

Toledo Steel Supply is a competitive steel supplier with a fun, fast-paced, professional work environment. We seek people who value honesty, loyalty, and integrity. Working at TSS is both rewarding and challenging. We offer competitive wages, as well as, medical, dental, and vision. 401k profit-sharing, paid vacations, and more.

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced maintenance worker to join our maintenance department. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for inspecting and performing basic repairs on various machines and equipment, such as Burning Tables, Grinders and Mill Machines, Overhead Cranes and more. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a maintenance role, and be highly skilled with various hand powered tools, read blueprints and repair manuals, electrical and mechanical knowledge, and exceptional time management skills.

This position will train on 1st shift, then move to an off shift (2nd shift or 3rd shift) to maintain the maintenance needs of the operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, unless such accommodation would cause undue hardship.

• Conduct routine inspections of machines, equipment, and premises.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines and equipment to prevent production downtime.
• Handle basic repairs.
• Oversee contractors when professional repairs are necessary.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and ensure they are corrected in a timely fashion.
• Operate all equipment and machinery in a safe manner, according to appropriate procedures.
• Ensure the safe handling and storage of volatile supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

Additional Attributes

• Team Player
• Self-Motivated and willing to work
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Excellent verbal communication

Toledo Steel Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Ability to take apart machines, equipment, or devices to remove and replace defective parts
• Skilled in use of hand and power tools
• Experience with precision measuring instruments or electronic testing devices
• Must follow all safety protocols

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Related degree from technical college and/or certification preferred
• Strong machine maintenance and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Experience working with 240/480 and up to 600V electrical equipment
• Read wiring schematics and knowledge of VFD and PLC programming
• Fabrication and welding experience
• Able to read and understand blueprints

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position operates in a manufacturing shop environment. Exposure to noise, chemicals, and materials consistent with a manufacturing environment is constant. This a physically demanding position; maintaining the physical strength to lift materials up to 50lbs. Endure prolonged standing, ability to climb ladders, crouch and kneel; and work in tight spaces.