SMS Mill Services, LLC.
Outsourced on-site services for steel mills
Master Mechanic
Travel to company sites across the U.S. is estimated at 50–75%.
About the job
- At least 10 years of maintenance experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
- Certified Master Mechanic or equivalent expertise is strongly preferred.
- Deep knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with hands-on repair experience.
- Leadership and communication skills, with the ability to train and mentor technical teams.
- Experience managing maintenance budgets, projects, and contractors.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively across the United States; a valid driver's license and passport are required for potential international support.
- Commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
- Lead and manage maintenance operations across multiple United States sites, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient performance of all equipment and facilities.
- Develop, implement, and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize uptime and reduce unplanned downtime.
- Serve as a Master Mechanic to train, mentor, and support local maintenance staff, fostering safety, accountability, and technical excellence.
- Partner with site managers and operations leadership to prioritize and execute maintenance initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, and other regulatory requirements across all locations.
- Track and report maintenance metrics, budgets, and performance data to leadership; prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production activity reports and respond to information requests from site, division, and corporate teams.
- Travel to company sites across the United States, estimated at 50–75%, to provide direct support, training, and leadership.
- Implement cost-saving initiatives, identify ways to reduce costs and enhance revenue, and manage company expenses responsibly.
- Function as part of the management team, align with company values and policies, meet organizational goals, and escalate issues requiring further assistance.
- Plan, participate in, and contribute to internal and external business meetings as needed.
- Experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, or multi-site operations.
- Proficiency with a computerized maintenance management system.
- Lean, total productive maintenance, or reliability-centered maintenance background.
About the company
SMS Mill Services provides on-site support for steel mills by managing the full lifecycle of scrap metal—from receiving and inspection to inventory control and loading for electric arc furnaces. It also handles slag processing, metal recovery, transport, and services such as sizing, scarfing, logistics, and melt-shop maintenance. The company earns revenue via multi-year contracts with steel producers and has a global footprint with more than 14 locations, offering end-to-end outsourced services and asset/environmental management. Its goal is to help steel producers operate more efficiently and reliably, grow its market share through long-term contracts and geographic expansion, and pursue strategic opportunities like the 2025 FalconPoint acquisition while maintaining core scrap processing operations.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Portage, Indiana
Founded
2008
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- SMS won ArcelorMittal Piracicaba expansion in 2025, strengthening a flagship customer relationship.
- SMS won Charter Steel Cleveland scrap-management work in January 2025.
- FalconPoint says SMS delivered over 20% annual revenue growth for four straight years.
What critics are saying
- Indiana cited SMS in August 2025 for missing slag-plant emission records.
- OSHA opened a planned inspection at SMS Jackson, Tennessee, on May 12, 2026.
- Shipbreaking and mill-services carve-out leaves the remaining scrap business dependent on fewer assets.
What makes SMS Mill Services, LLC. unique
- SMS operates 14 locations across the U.S., Europe, and South America.
- FalconPoint backed SMS with $500 million for equipment, technology, and acquisitions.
- SMS embeds crews inside mills, managing scrap, slag, and environmental workflows.
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↑ 0%FalconPoint Partners, a private equity firm, announced its acquisition of SMS, a high-growth industrial services business, with a commitment of $500 million to support its expansion. SMS, founded in 2008, provides outsourced services to steel mills and marine decommissioning. The acquisition aims to enhance SMS's growth, technology, and sustainability practices. FalconPoint will leverage its expertise to support SMS's continued success and value creation.