Maintenance Technician

Location: Kent, OH Job Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt Compensation: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour (based on experience)

Experience Required: 2+ Years Reports To: Maintenance Manager/Warehouse Manager Travel: Limited

About Us:

We are a growing, family-owned and family-oriented steel service center located in Kent, OH, looking to expand our team. We pride ourselves on a strong work ethic, dependable service, and a positive workplace culture. If you're hard-working, motivated, and experienced in industrial environments – we want to hear from you.

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment and facility systems in a steel warehouse environment. This role supports safe, reliable operations through preventive and corrective maintenance while adhering to strong safety and quality practices.

Key Responsibilities:

· Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment and material handling systems.

· Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues to minimize downtime.

· Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and work instructions.

· Inspect equipment for safety concerns and correct or report issues promptly.

· Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and work records.

· Support production operations and respond to maintenance needs as required.

· Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

· Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and lockout/tagout procedures.

· Participate in safety training and continuous improvement initiatives.

· Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational needs.

Qualifications:

· High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.

· 2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a steel, manufacturing, or warehouse environment preferred.

· Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

· Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to accurately document maintenance activities and follow written instructions.

· Forklift and overhead crane certifications preferred.

· OSHA safety training or technical certifications a plus.

· Safety-focused, reliable, detail-oriented, and team-driven.

· Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, or on-call as needed.

· Ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational demands.

Physical Requirements

· Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 55 pounds regularly and safely.

· Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb ladders, and work at heights.

· Ability to work in an industrial steel warehouse environment with exposure to noise, dust, heat, moving machinery, and varying weather conditions.

· Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.

· Required to comply with all company safety policies and OSHA regulations.

· Required to properly use assigned PPE, including safety glasses, steel-toe footwear, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, and high-visibility apparel.

· Required to follow lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and safe work procedures at all times.

· Responsible for immediately reporting unsafe conditions, near misses, and incidents.

Why Join Us?

· Family-owned and values-driven company with a strong reputation for integrity, teamwork, and long-term relationships.

· Stable, full-time opportunity with a company that invests in its people, equipment, and facilities.

· Safety-first culture with clear procedures, training, and support to do the job right.

· Hands-on role working with a wide range of industrial equipment in a fast-paced steel service environment.

· Collaborative team atmosphere where maintenance plays a critical role in supporting operations and customer commitments.

· Opportunity to grow skills, take ownership of your work, and build a long-term career with ITS.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person