Industrial Machine Maintenance Technician

Precision Steel Services is a leading steel supplier in the Midwest since 1974. We owe all that to our dedicated and focused employees, which through their tireless efforts, provide our customers quality steel products MANUFACTURED IN THE USA. We believe in developing and improving our most important asset - OUR FELLOW EMPLOYEES. Our company provides the backbone to manufacturing and makes it possible to keep hard-working, good paying jobs in the community. Our sense of accomplishment only comes from EVERY member of our team feeling successful in their goals, both personally and professionally.

Industrial Machine Maintenance Technician – Responsibilities

The Industrial Machine Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and supporting the installation of industrial equipment used in manufacturing and production operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring equipment reliability, workplace safety, and minimal production downtime. The technician works closely with leadership, production teams, and fellow maintenance staff to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

Core Maintenance Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a wide range of industrial machines and facility equipment.
• Install, maintain, rebuild, and modify production machinery under the direction of maintenance leadership.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Support maintenance needs for forklifts, overhead cranes, mills, grinders, lathes, and related equipment.
• Apply basic machinist skills as needed to fabricate, modify, or repair components.
• Use a variety of hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and material handling devices to perform maintenance tasks.

Inspection, Diagnostics & Reliability

• Conduct routine inspections of equipment and facilities to identify wear, damage, or unsafe conditions.
• Diagnose root causes of equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in equipment reliability improvements by identifying repeat failures or maintenance trends.
• Accurately document repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities as required.

Work Environment and Safety

• Follow and enforce all company safety, health, quality, and environmental policies at all times.
• Perform maintenance activities using proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and energy isolation practices.
• Conduct safety inspections of machines and work areas before, during, and after maintenance work.
• Use required PPE when working with machinery, electrical systems, or hazardous environments.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area to prevent accidents and downtime.
• Report unsafe conditions, equipment hazards, or near misses immediately to supervision.

Communication and Team Support

• Communicate clearly with supervisors and production teams regarding equipment status, repair timelines, and safety concerns.
• Work collaboratively with other maintenance technicians and departments to minimize operational disruptions.
• Support emergency maintenance needs and respond appropriately to urgent equipment failures.

Training and Development

• Participate in ongoing training related to equipment, safety standards, and maintenance best practices.
• Assist in training or mentoring less experienced maintenance personnel when requested.
• Stay current on evolving technologies, controls, and equipment relevant to the facility.

Other Duties

• Perform other related tasks and duties as assigned to support maintenance, production, and facility operations.

Benefits

• Direct Hire
• Eligible to accrue Paid Time Off at time of hire.
• Overtime Opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Free Life Insurance Policy.
• 401k with Company Match and Profit Sharing.
• Performance and Attendance Bonuses
• Opportunity for growth within the company
• Skill development and job advancement