Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance position performs repair and preventative maintenance tasks on operational equipment, building, and grounds. A. M. Castle & Co. has over 135 years of experience as a leader in the metals service center industry. We provide exceptional benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401K match, disability benefits and tuition reimbursement.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 6am - 4pm
Compensation: $21 during the 90-day probationary period, $33.40/hr after probationary period.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Essential Primary Responsibilities:
• Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, pumps, conveyors, belts, fans, air conditioners, etc.
• Examines mechanical equipment to diagnose issue.
• Disassembles machines and repairs or replaces broken parts.
• Adjusts functional parts of mechanical devices as necessary.
• Cleans and lubricates parts.
• Coordinates and/or assists in outside repair services.
• Orders replacement parts.
• Inspects complete repairs.
• Maintains records of repair and maintenance.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Responsible for special projects as assigned.
• Reads and follows manuals, blueprints, and other written instructions.
• Keeps a maintenance log and writes shift reports.
• Notifying management when parts orders are needed for repairs
• Clean, oil, and test equipment on a regular schedule to stop failures.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Utilize and operate hand tools, power tools, and other equipment to complete assignments/maintenance.
• Maintain tools and equipment in a clean, safe, and usable manner.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:
• Stooping, standing, and manual dexterity
• Light lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less)
• Heavy lifting (frequent 25 lbs+)
• Assigned safety equipment must be worn at all times (hard hat, safety shoes with metatarsal, safety glasses with side shields, gloves, arm guards)
• Frequent exposure to mechanical moving parts