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Basden Steel

Fabricates structural steel for construction projects

Plant Maintenance Technician

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Junior
Bachelor's
Claremore, OK, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • A college or technical degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance is preferred; alternatively, a high school diploma or equivalent plus 3 or more years of industrial maintenance experience is preferred.
  • Electrical experience with commercial three-phase systems and machine controls.
  • Troubleshooting skills with mechanical equipment and analytical ability.
  • Ability to work overtime or any shift, including weekends, if required.
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
  • Knowledge and hands-on experience with computer applications, including Microsoft Office and databases, is preferred.
  • Ability to work in an industrial environment at elevated heights and in confined spaces.
  • Ability to bend, pull, stoop, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, and reach to perform job functions.
  • Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to pass a drug test.
Responsibilities
  • Follow the facility’s preventive maintenance program.
  • Conduct scheduled inspections of fluid levels, air filters, and machines, and notify the supervisor of issues as needed.
  • Maintain a clean and organized maintenance department work area and promptly clean up after maintenance and repair work in the facility.
  • Assist with equipment testing and follow manufacturer guidelines.
  • Perform corrective actions for out-of-specification conditions as directed by the supervisor.
  • Assist with analytical troubleshooting of issues to maintain equipment and facilities.
  • Accurately record and document completed maintenance, modifications, and repairs.
  • Run company errands and pick up equipment, materials, and supplies as required.
  • Promptly report observed equipment, facility, and maintenance needs to the supervisor.
  • Suggest changes that could improve facility efficiency, quality, and safety.
  • Assist in maintaining inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and replacement parts.
  • Follow safe work practices and act responsibly to prevent damage to equipment or property.

About the company

Basden Steel fabricates structural steel for commercial and institutional construction projects, working with builders and project teams from planning through installation. Its services include pre-bid review, engineering, detailing and project management, followed by manufacturing steel components to project specifications. The company also arranges steel erection and crane support through sister companies, linking shop production with work at the construction site. It earns revenue from contracted steel fabrication and related project services, with the scope shaped by each building or infrastructure assignment. Founded in 1985, Basden is headquartered in Burleson, Texas.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Burleson, TX

Founded

1985

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What believers are saying

  • Retirement shares require no employee funding: ESOP eligibility needs age 21+, 12 consecutive employment months and at least 1,000 hours.
  • Safety equipment receives support: Basden advertises annual work-boot credit assistance for employees.
  • CNC entry is accessible: Claremore's full-time CNC Processor posting labels one-to-two years of programming or machine-operation experience preferred.

What critics are saying

  • Standard ESOP vesting rewards tenure: Basden's schedule gives 0% before two service years, reaching 100% at six.
  • Scheduling limits flexibility: Basden's Maintenance Technician opening in Claremore is full-time, with possible overtime and any shift, including weekends.
  • Language is mandatory: Basden's Burleson full-time Safety & Risk Coordinator requires English/Spanish bilingualism and three-plus years of industrial/fabrication safety experience.

What makes Basden Steel unique

  • Quality systems have external review: Basden reports three AISC-certified fabrication facilities, including one with a sophisticated-paint endorsement.
  • Detailing stays internal: Basden reports over 30 in-house detailers using SDS/2 and Tekla for building-information modeling.
  • Miscellaneous metalwork stays in-house: Basden Architectural Metals manufactures stairs, handrails, ladders and other nonstructural products.

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