Galvanizing Maintenance Technician
About The Position
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving all mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems within the galvanizing facility. This position ensures that production equipment, cranes, forklifts, pumps, and galvanizing line components operate safely and efficiently to minimize downtime and support production goals. The maintenance technician needs to have basic steel fabrication and welding skills. The Maintenance Technician must follow all company safety procedures, OSHA regulations, and preventative maintenance schedules while working in a heavy industrial environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 5+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, steel, or industrial environments preferred.
- Strong knowledge of: Mechanical systems, Electrical systems, Hydraulics and pneumatics, Motors and drives, Industrial troubleshooting
- Ability to read equipment manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
- Ability to stand, bend, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.
- Ability to work in a hot industrial environment, including areas near galvanizing kettles.
- Must be able to work around moving equipment and heavy machinery.
- Must follow all company safety policies and procedures.
- Must maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Must be able to travel to all company locations as needed to perform maintenance and support operations
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Nice To Haves
- Technical training in industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, or electrical systems preferred.
- Experience with overhead cranes, forklifts, pumps, and heavy equipment is highly preferred.
- Basic welding, cutting, and fabrication skills preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance on galvanizing equipment including cranes kettles, conveyors, pumps, and motors.
- Inspect, repair, and maintain overhead cranes, hoists, and lifting equipment.
- Maintain forklifts, hydraulic systems, compressors, and shop equipment.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
- Repair or replace motors, bearings, belts, gearboxes, valves, and other components.
- Assist in maintaining galvanizing kettles, burners, and heat systems.
- Diagnose equipment failures and determine root causes.
- Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
- Perform emergency repairs when needed to maintain operations.
- Work with production and operations teams to resolve equipment issues.
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance according to company maintenance programs.
- Maintain inspection logs and maintenance records.
- Ensure equipment is properly lubricated, adjusted, and calibrated.
- Maintain facility infrastructure including lighting, electrical panels, air lines, and plumbing systems.
- Assist with plant improvements, installations, and upgrades.
- Maintain shop tools, welding machines, and fabrication equipment.
- Follow all OSHA and company safety policies.
- Use required PPE including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toe boots.
- Identify unsafe conditions and report them immediately.
- Participate in safety meetings and training programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
