Maintenance Tech

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. is looking for responsible, energetic new team members to support our manufacturing process.

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Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc., established in 1994, is headquartered in Bridgeville, PA, with manufacturing plants in Dunkirk, NY, Titusville, PA, and North Jackson, OH. Universal Stainless produces semi-finished and finished specialty steel long products and plate, including stainless steel, tool steel, bearing steel, gear steel, and aircraft-quality low-alloy steels for use in a variety of industries. Universal is committed to providing the best quality, delivery, and service possible.

Enjoy Excellent Benefits for You and Your Family

• Health and Dental Insurance: Coverage starting Day 1

• 401(k) Plan: Company contribution of $1.20 per hour

• Paid Time Off: Paid holidays

• Insurance: Company-paid Life Insurance

• Profit Sharing: Available per company policy

Primary Function

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and hydraulic equipment within assigned areas and throughout the plant facility.

Basic Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain heavy facility equipment, including rolling mill machinery, furnace mechanical systems, mechanical shears, and annealing equipment.

• Assemble, dismantle, align, and adjust mechanical and hydraulic machinery, including conveyors, mill stands, mill housings, and pumps.

• Perform mechanical pipe fitting, boiler repair, and general plant maintenance.

• Perform basic welding, torch cutting, and burning as needed for repairs and modifications.

• Read, interpret, and work directly from blueprints, technical sketches, and hydraulic/mechanical schematics.

• Safely operate overhead pendant cranes and fork trucks to transport tools, supplies, and heavy machinery components.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment in compliance with facility safety standards.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by leadership.

Position Details & Supervision

• Supervision: Works independently with minimal supervision; reports directly to the Supervisor of Maintenance .

• Work Environment: Industrial manufacturing facility. Candidates must be comfortable working in environments that require working at heights, in confined spaces, or in extreme temperatures (hot/cold) while wearing required PPE.

Tools and Equipment Used

• Drill press, power saw, portable drills, grinders, bench tools, cutting torch, welding and burning equipment, overhead pendant cranes, chain blocks/falls, air hoists, pipe wrenches, crowbars, sledges, pressure and flow gauges, hydraulic fitting die press, and miscellaneous hand tools.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Credentials:

• Associate degree (A.S.) from a trade school in mechanical or electrical disciplines preferred.

• Journeyman certification/papers preferred.

• Must successfully pass the Ramsey Mechanical Aptitude Test (RR110) and the Ramsey Mechanical Test (RR16-A) .

Experience & Key Technical Skills:

• Work Experience: 3–5 years of relevant mechanical maintenance experience in a steel mill, heavy industrial, or manufacturing environment preferred.

• Environmental Comfort: Must be comfortable working in an environment that requires working at heights, in confined spaces, or in extreme temperatures (hot/cold) while wearing required PPE.

• Technical Proficiency: Strong mechanical ability, analytical troubleshooting skills, basic welding/cutting skills, and working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.

• Schematic Reading: Proven capability to read and interpret mechanical and fluid power schematics

*Relocation will be considered for the right candidate.