Equipment Maintenance Technician 1
About The Position
Founded in 1954, Feralloy Corporation has grown to become one of the country's largest high-volume steel processing companies delivering quality tempered, stretched, and slit products. From our Chicago headquarters, we operate a network of steel processing centers throughout the U.S. and Mexico that provide value-added processing of hot rolled, pickled, cold rolled, and coated sheet products to manufacturers and producers. Feralloy is a proud member of Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., which allows us to provide key benefits and opportunities to better serve our employees and customers. Safety is our number one priority, and team members are expected to follow all safety procedures, perform required equipment inspections, and work with plant personnel to achieve daily production goals.
Requirements
- 2 years of maintenance experience
- Basic mechanical or electrical knowledge
- Familiar with machine operations
- Ability to perform with minimal supervision
- Experience in maintenance of industrial equipment
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, blueprints, and layout drawings
Responsibilities
- Assist maintenance manager with any necessary maintenance tasks and support overall maintenance operations
- Assist with preventive maintenance (PM) systems and help implement and maintain preventive maintenance measures
- Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines
- Troubleshoot malfunctions and locate sources of problems by observing equipment, listening for issues, and using measuring and testing instruments
- Repair and replace defective parts by dismantling devices using hand tools, power tools, hoists, and cranes
- Inspect parts to determine dimensional changes using measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers, and adjust functional components as needed
- Perform general building maintenance tasks as required
- Fabricate repair parts using machine shop tools and equipment
- Maintain and complete all necessary paperwork and log information into maintenance software
- Prepare maintenance reports by collecting and summarizing information
- Support production by helping reduce downtime and communicating preventive maintenance practices
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following company procedures, rules, and regulations
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay + bonus opportunities
- Learning multiple positions, will increase hourly pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k + match
- Accrue PTO (Paid Time Off) Day 1 of Employment
- Family-oriented culture
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
