Maintenance Technician | 1st Shift

Metals USA, operated by Lynch Metals, is seeking a 1st Shift Maintenance Technician for our Union, NJ 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.

Benefits of working with us:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual | 3 weeks within 1 year
• Excellent health, dental, & vision Insurance options
• Life & AD&D Insurance w/buy-up plans for Employee and Dependents
• HSA & FSA Options
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability w/buy-up options
• 401(K) programs w/company match
• Wellness Program w/incentives
• Large company w/opportunities for growth and advancement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Inclusive working environment

Base Wage: $24 - $28/hour

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• 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 maintenanc