Maintenance Technician

Overview

We are seeking a motivated Maintenance Technician to join our team in Camden, NJ. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for equipment and building maintenance and repair across multiple sites. This nonexempt (hourly) position typically reports directly to the Maintenance Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities. The position requires working in accordance with Triple-S Steel job requirements and Safe Methods of Work. This role may require travel to various company locations within our Mid-Atlantic Region.

Responsibilities

• Interpret work orders, diagrams, and specifications to diagnose and determine maintenance or repair needs for mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble machinery using tools such as hand tools, hoists, jacks, or cranes.
• Start and monitor machines post-repair to verify functionality and identify issues.
• Inspect components, mark defects, and report repair needs to supervisors.
• Install or replace machine parts and attachments according to production requirements.
• Lubricate equipment as specified to ensure optimal performance.
• Document maintenance and repair activities accurately.
• Work collaboratively to complete repairs or move machinery and equipment.
• Perform general facility maintenance in production, warehouse, and office areas.
• Operate and care for all tools and equipment safely, including personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain awareness of surroundings to navigate safely around active work areas.
• Work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including extreme weather.
• Adhere to OSHA regulations and company safety protocols.
• Consistently wear required PPE.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to correctly read and interpret work orders, write and orally communicate in English to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Ability to properly use hand tools.
• Electrical, Welding, and Plumbing experience is a plus.
• Ability safely meet or exceeds minimum productivity levels established by the Company.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize work activities independent of direct supervision; work alone and in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain ongoing inter-department communications related to routing, safety, and customer relations.
• Demonstrate intermediate math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• At least five (5) years in a position demonstrating strong mechanical and industrial skills (preferred).

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, and communicate verbally. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, and electrical hazards when entering operational areas. The noise level is usually moderate but may occasionally be high.

Disclaimer:

The information in this job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.