Maintenance Technician - Steel Plate Custom Fabrication Shop

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Total Alloy Steel Service Company (TASSCO) is a leading distributor and fabricator of high-quality, wear-resistant products and services. At the heart of TASSCO’s mission is a genuine passion for “Making customers’ lives better” by providing reliable support to bulk material handling customers. We pride ourselves on offering technical expertise and value-driven, cost-effective solutions. Our commitment to service excellence and a can-do attitude enables us to build strong, enduring relationships and deliver exceptional support to our customers.

As a Maintenance Technician at TASSCO, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of our production equipment and facility systems. You’ll perform both preventive and corrective maintenance on a wide range of machinery — including CNCs, burn tables, presses, overhead cranes, and welding equipment — while contributing to a culture of proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement.

This position requires a blend of mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting expertise. You’ll partner closely with the Maintenance Supervisor, production teams, leadership, and external vendors to minimize downtime, improve reliability, and help build a world-class preventive maintenance (PM) program.

SCHEDULE: 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM; Overtime as Needed)

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and material-handling equipment, including CNC machines, burn tables, cranes, presses, and welders.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system issues safely and efficiently.
• Maintain, install, and align mechanical components such as bearings, drives, and couplings.
• Test electrical systems and circuits using multimeters and voltmeters to ensure proper continuity and function.
• Program, adjust, and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) under guidance.
• Execute rigging activities and safety‑related functions during equipment installation or maintenance.
• Perform equipment failure analyses and document findings, repairs, and PM activity in the CMMS (“Maintain X”).
• Support the Maintenance Supervisor in developing and optimizing PM schedules, spare parts inventory, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with vendors for specialized repairs, upgrades, or training.
• Adhere to all TASSCO safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE use, and safe lifting practices.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and promote a culture of safety and accountability.

First 90 Days:

• Complete safety and LOTO training; demonstrate equipment familiarity.
• Assist in troubleshooting with vendor support.
• Build initial PM checklists for top 3–5 critical machines.

First 6 Months:

• Independently perform routine PM and small repairs.
• Help establish spare parts inventory strategy.
• Contribute to measurable reduction in reactive maintenance and downtime.

First 12 Months:

• Lead equipment reliability and PM improvement initiatives.
• Own CMMS reporting and vendor coordination for assigned systems.
• Demonstrate consistent uptime improvement and safety compliance.

Required:

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, blueprints, and mechanical drawings.
• Experience maintaining or repairing CNC machines, burn tables, presses, cranes, or welding equipment.
• Proficiency in the use of diagnostic tools such as multimeters.
• Basic PLC and VFD understanding.
• Reliable attendance, teamwork, and professionalism.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred:

• Technical certificate or vocational training in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, or related field.
• Experience using CMMS systems (e.g., Maintain x).
• Forklift and Overhead Crane certifications.
• Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and basic fabrication or welding knowledge.

• Work occurs primarily in a fast‑paced, industrial manufacturing setting with heavy equipment and moving materials.
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