Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician Metals USA is seeking an industrial maintenance technician in Philadelphia PA.

Metals USA is a solid, growth oriented, carbon steel (plate, beam and tube) distribution center servicing the defense, commercial, construction, aerospace and fabrication industries.

Responsibilities: * Performs basic diagnostic tests, evaluates equipment performance, performs preventive maintenance of equipment and troubleshoots & performs equipment system repairs both routine and emergency.

* Repairs, services and inspects facility equipment and property to include: overhead cranes, production machinery, material handling equipment and facility grounds.

* Complies with Metals USA and OSHA safety policies and safe practices to include: lock out/ tag out, safety data sheets and hazardous material usage.

* Operates industrial equipment and observes mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.

* Inspects or tests damaged machines & makes the appropriate repairs.

* Performs building and equipment maintenance, repair and improvements.

Performs preventive maintenance on CNC machinery, electrical and hydraulic systems, overhead cranes and other fabricating equipment.

* Installs, replaces, or changes machine parts, attachments and new equipment according to production specifications.

* Reassembles machines after completion of repair and maintenance work.

* Lubricates or applies adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specified procedures.

* Records production, repair, and machine maintenance information.

* Reads maintenance repair work orders and specifications to determine machine & equipment requiring repair or maintenance.

* Inspects, operates or test machinery/equipment to diagnose malfunctions.

* Plans repair work using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals or schematic diagrams.

Certifications/Licenses: * Valid OSHA Forklift, Overhead Crane and Aerial Work Platform Certificates * High School/Technical School Graduate * Ability to analyze, troubleshoot and perform repairs * Ability to read English to read maintenance work orders, schematic drawings/blueprints and maintenance/safety manuals * Ability to comprehend electrical-mechanical& hydraulic systems, HVAC and plumbing systems * Knowledge of electricity (110, 230 and 460 voltage) * Experience of operating an overhead crane, forklift, hand tools and common shop machinery * Demonstrated ability to perform electronic, mechanical and hydraulic repairs Metals USA offers a competitive hourly rate of $26.50 and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.

Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.

"Metals USA provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability." Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Full-time - Permanent