Maintenance Technician | 1st Shift

Metals USA•Northbrook, IL

56d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Metals USA is seeking a 1st Shift Maintenance Technician for our Northbrook, IL location. Metals USA is a leading metals processor/distributor in North America, providing a wide range of carbon steel products and services. Metals USA is a solid, growth-oriented company servicing the defense, commercial construction, and road construction and fabrication industries.

Requirements

Must have Vocational/Trade School education in electrical/mechanical work or Journey-level experience equivalent
Basic measuring skills to read and convert English and Metric systems
Able to read and write, speak English
Able to lift up to 50lbs.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
Minimum one (1) year experience in general maintenance repair work
Must possess a Valid Driver's License
Requires a competent technical aptitude, demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination
Position requires availability for emergency call-outs to come in and repair equipment as needed in the evenings and/or weekends

Nice To Haves

Experience on overhead crane operation desired

Responsibilities

Dismantles machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists
Reassembles machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work
Starts machines and observes mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems
Inspects or tests damaged machine parts, and marks defective areas or advises supervisor of repair needs
Lubricates or applies adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures
Installs, replaces, or changes machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications
Records production, repair, and machine maintenance information
Reads maintenance repair work orders and specifications to determine machine and equipment requiring repair or maintenance
Sets up and operates machines, and adjust controls to regulate operation
Collaborates with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment
Maintains equipment files and orders spare-parts inventory on service center equipment and work effectively with operations to implement a preventive maintenance program to improve equipment uptime (or reliability)
May occasionally drive company motor vehicle (non-DOT) for local pick-up for parts
Comply with all safety regulations and procedures
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and promote the same throughout the facility
Perform highly diverse duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility's equipment
Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service
Perform basic machinist duties and responsibilities
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and make adjustments
Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities as prescribed in the preventative/predictive maintenance plan
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications
Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.