Maintenance Technician

Summary

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.  

As a Utility Mechanic at Ryerson, you will be responsible for repair and maintain plant equipment in an efficient manner on a daily basis including processing equipment, material handling equipment, overhead cranes & building repairs.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Promote & demonstrate a safe work environment
• Comply to maintenance schedule & completion of preventive maintenance programs
• Training & supervision of operators on daily maintenance tasks for equipment
• Ability to react to unscheduled breakdowns with urgency
• Help to eliminate machine downtime
• Coordinate outside maintenance services as required
• Order parts as required to keep equipment operating in a safe/efficient basis
• Follows all Company ISO policies and procedures
• Abides by all Company safety rules and environmental guidelines
• Work in a safe and efficient manner
• Keep work areas clean and organized
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

• Successfully pass a skills-based assessment - evaluates your reading, math, inspections & measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Minimum 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility preferably steel processing
• Knowledge of coil processing equipment (cut-to-length & slitters)
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements regarding equipment
• Proficient with PLC's, electrical, mechanical, air, hydraulics & blue prints
• Preventive maintenance programs
• Problem-solving in fast-paced work environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage changing priorities and multiple tasks
• Successful candidates will be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program as part of their onboarding

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.