Maintenance Technician

PTC Steel is a progressive and major manufacturer in highly engineered steel tubing. We provide products to manufacturers in multiple industries including automotive, construction, agriculture, appliance, energy, recreation and many others. We at PTC value our employees’ health and wellness. We offer the following:

• FREE Healthcare
• HSA option
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Cancer & Critical accident coverage
• 401K plan with company match
• Referral Bonus
• Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of employees
• Tuition Reimbursement eligibility

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Technician is a non-supervisory position that performs a variety of tasks associated with troubleshooting, repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment. This position will receive assignments from both the Maintenance Supervisor and the Plant Engineer. Hours of work are to be determined, but some overtime is required. This is a 1st shift position 7 am -3 pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Removing, repairing, installing and adjusting all parts on plant machinery.

Identifying, assessing, and troubleshooting machine problems.

Performing preventative maintenance inspections and procedures on equipment.

Manufacturing simple parts as necessary to repair existing machinery and install new machinery.

Maintain part’s room in a clean and orderly condition.

Accountable for entering data into maintenance system timely and accurately.

Desired Experience:

Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and plumbing

Mechanical, welding and cutting skills.

Should be capable of reading mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic prints.

Have minor computer skills for CMS and work order system.

Multi-meter usage and ability to work on 24, 120, 240 and 480v systems.

Lockout/tagout, fall protection, PPE, confined spaced training.

Experience with Automation and controls is a plus.

The incumbent is expected to understand that all employees have a shared responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to our customers. Duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the PTCA Quality Management System and its policies, procedures, and work instructions as applicable to the job or function being performed.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements:

Education: Technical degree or certificate in industrial maintenance OR

3 years’ experience in industrial maintenance

Years of Experience: 3 years in a manufacturing environment

Number of Direct Reports: None

Job Titles of Direct Reports: None

Skills and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using while numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Must be computer literate and able to work with programs such as Word, Excel, etc., and be able to learn and use HP programs such as e-mail, ERP system, etc.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

Technical degree or certificate in industrial maintenance

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, and/ or walk, and/ or use arms and hands to load and unload material for extended period of time. Must be able to safely lift and load 50lbs. The employee must also be able to work outside in a variety of conditions. Candidates must be able to tolerate any climate, must be flexible with shift and hours.

We also offer a retention bonus of $1500 after one year of employment paid in three installments - $250 at 90 days, $250 at six months and $1000 at the one year anniversary.