Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift - $5,000 sign on bonus

About Us

 

You may not know our name, but you know our products.  What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

 

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

 

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us.  Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

 

Come build a career you believe in.

 

Job Description

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Perform duties in accordance with company safety policies and regulatory agencies, ensure the safe and continuous operation of all machinery, and report unsafe condition
• Complete work assignments in a safe and timely manner.
• Ensure equipment is maintained mechanically and electrically, and in proper operating condition following all defined safety procedures and ensure that everyone working on the equipment is following these procedures, including LOTO & Arc Flash.
• Safely repair and rebuild production equipment to maximize quality, uptime, rate, and yield.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge maintenance/production processes, equipment, controls, and storeroom areas.
• Initiate troubleshooting techniques to solve quality, process, and maintenance related problems in all areas of the plant including but not limited to industrial electrical control systems, power systems, AC/DC electronic speed control devices, gearbox and mill rebuilds, high frequency welding and induction repair, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, crane repair, and high-speed warehousing and robotic systems.
• Bending and installing conduit and wiring for equipment installations.
• Troubleshoot conveyors, robots, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, motors, drives, and Programmable Logic Controls (PLC).
• Monitor, inspect, and complete reports on equipment using manual and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Assist other team members as needed and/or assigned.
• Communicate all equipment issues with maintenance management team utilizing the appropriate sources.
• Assist in new mechanical and electrical installations and upgrades of plant equipment.
• Interface with other maintenance teammates, production operators, supervisors, engineers or any other persons involved during equipment planned/unplanned maintenance or repairs.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s Degree, trade or technical school diploma and/or journeyman’s card in related trade
• 5 years of mechanical/electrical experience, metal rolling mill and induction heating systems preferred

 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Mathematical Skills: Must have good math skills to be able to add, subtract, multiply, use decimals and fractions.
• Mechanical Aptitude/Reasoning Ability: Able to troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve issues with equipment operation;
• Communication Skills: Able to communicate in English for written and verbal communication, including the ability to listen and speak effectively to understand and communicate the needs of customers and coworkers. Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills to look up work orders and interact with programs to obtain key work order requirements.
• Previous experience with measuring devices (tape measures, micrometers, calipers etc.) preferred
• Must be prepared to work overtime and odd hours to accomplish the necessary tasks whenever an emergency that threatens production or safety arises.
• Detail oriented with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to properly use required hand tools, power tools, hoists, cranes, alignment equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment
• Ability to utilize catalogs and vendor contacts to research and requisition parts and materials as needed.
• Regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule is an essential function of this role.

 

PHYSICIAL DEMANDS:

• The information below outlines the aggregated physical demands of all positions within the Wheatland Tube- Birmingham Facility. All shop floor job positions and tasks were considered to determi