Maintenance Tech

Kloeckner Metals • University Park, IL

78d

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing essential maintenance services, addressing immediate operational and safety concerns, and ensuring all equipment and machinery remain in optimal working condition. This role may involve collaboration with other Maintenance Technicians or operate under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Manager. The Maintenance Technician reports to the Operations Manager.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1+ years maintaining industrial equipment, preferably in a metals service center or related industry.
• Proficient in mechanical troubleshooting with a strong aptitude for mechanical systems.
• High School diploma or equivalent, with 4-6 years of job-related experience. Vocational training or certification in industrial maintenance is preferred.
• Prior experience with industrial maintenance, including pneumatics, conveyor systems, and general mechanical engineering.
• Excellent troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude, strong coordination, and organizational skills.
• Understanding of ISO standards, quality management principles, material processing, and warehousing.
• Strong math, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to meet workflow requirements and shipping schedules.
• Demonstrated reliable work history and ability to work independently.
• Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility.
• Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational training or certification in industrial maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventative maintenance tasks on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machinery, following diagrams and sketches.
• Identify the sources of mechanical problems by observing devices in operation, listening for issues, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Dismantle devices to remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand tools. Examine and assess the condition of parts.
• Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straight edges.
• Minimize downtime by informing production workers of routine preventative maintenance techniques and scheduling maintenance during non-production periods.
• Fabricate repair parts using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by determining needs, using a Kanban system, placing orders, and verifying receipts.
• Use maintenance resources efficiently to achieve job results.
• Provide mechanical maintenance information by responding to questions and requests.
• Prepare maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information trends.
• Stay updated with technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing publications, and establishing professional networks.
• Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs to ensure continuity among work teams.
• Contribute to team efforts by cooperating with members, accepting reassignments, and accomplishing related results as needed.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees