Mechanical Technician

SIGN ON BONUS OF $10,000!**

Reporting to the Mechanical Team Leader, the mechanical technician is primarily responsible for maintaining and repairing the production equipment. The technician will develop and implement the maintenance programs necessary to ensure the short-term and long-term reliability of the equipment, as well as lead the effort to optimize maintenance costs, maximize equipment availability and reduce unsafe conditions.

Your day to day:

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and/or replace mechanical components such as motors, reducers, drive chains, hydraulic and/or pneumatic components in manufacturing equipment.
• Plan, implement and maintain preventative maintenance program on engines, motors, pumps, pneumatic tools, hydraulics, conveyor systems and production machines in order to improve reliability.
• Performs routine, emergency, and preventive maintenance.
• Study equipment manuals to develop audit items and preventative maintenance schedule.
• Perform basic welding duties, fabricating fixtures, jigs, guarding, etc. as needed.
• Install or assist in the installation of new equipment, including proper layout and alignment.
• Makes preventative maintenance checks and inspections as required and on time.
• Evaluate equipment malfunctions with a sense of urgency to minimize downtime.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
• Modify equipment as necessary to improve safety, quality, productivity and reliability.
• Perform tasks in a quality fashion by meeting or exceeding the internal customers’ requirements.
• Communicate professionally with plant personnel as to the important repair steps taken, parts ordered, and estimated time to complete the repairs or projects.
• Maintains proper housekeeping expectations for work area, equipment and tools.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• 3+ year of experience in an industrial maintenance position.
• Mechanical capability to repair and/or analyze production equipment.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment, overhead cranes and rigging principles.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand blueprints, manuals and assembly directions.
• Proficient communication skills, particularly, the ability to explain complex mechanical issues.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding work, such as climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, twisting and bending for extended periods of time.
• Reliability, dependability and self-motivation.

Some additional skills that you may have:

• Five (5) years of Industrial Maintenance experience or Journeyman level mechanic.
• Associate’s degree in industrial maintenance (or similar).
• Experience with pumps (diaphragm and centrifugal) drives: gearbox, belts, chain, hydraulic, couplings, motor-air, bearings, shafts, nuts, bolts, taps, and dies.
• Experience with piping (water and steam).
• Knowledge with process control transmitters and safety switches.
• Experience with an air compressor system- including filters regulators, dryers, and lubricators.

Pay, Shifts, Benefits.... the good stuff:

• Guaranteed 70 or 90k, based on experience and education.
• Overtime paid at 1.5 times base hourly rate after 36 hours per week, based on a 12-hour work day.
• Weekly bonus payout: up to 63% of base hourly rate x hours worked per week.
• 12-hour shifts, generally 6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6am. 
• Swing every 4 weeks to the opposite shift. 
• 2-2-3 work schedule (48-hour work week, followed by a 36-hour work week) every other weekend off.
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance starts your first day of employment.
• Company paid life insurance, short- & long-term disability.
• Safety boots & uniforms provided.
• Earn pay increases for improving your skills in a wide range of tasks and abilities.
• Retirement contribution with company match of $.50 on the dollar up to first 6% AND 4.5% of your GROSS wages bi-weekly towards your retirement. Total company contribution of 7.5% from North Star, not including your contribution!
• You’ll have access to our free onsite fitness center that’s open 24/7, 365 days a year.

North Star BlueScope Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.