Maintenance Helper

At Oregon Steel Mills LLC, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

The starting wage for this role is $27.00/hour with monthly incentive bonus opportunities. Our amazing benefits package starts on your very first day and includes low cost family medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation and paid holidays, a 401k plan with a 5% employer match, and an additional employer funded retirement savings account.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transfer tools, parts, equipment and supplies to and from work stations and other areas.
• Clean or lubricate vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work areas and other objects using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment.
• Examine and test machinery, equipment, components and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.
• Adjust, maintain and repair tools, equipment and machines.
• Install or replace machinery, equipment, new and/or replacement parts, instruments using hand or power tools.
• Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
• Hold or supply tools, parts, equipment, and supplies for other workers.
• Position vehicles, machinery, equipment, physical structures and other objects for assembly or installation, using hand tools, power tools and moving equipment.
• Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete.
• Apply protective materials to equipment, components, and parts to prevent defects and corrosion.
• Assemble and maintain physical structures using hand or power tools.
• Order new parts to maintain inventory.
• Prepare work stations for use by mechanics and repairers.
• Complete regular equipment inspection rounds to monitor the proper operation of support equipment.
• Read and write Safe Job Procedures, Unfamiliar Tasks, and Hazard Identification documents.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime.
• Ability to work in an environment subject to fluctuation in heat, humidity, fumes, odors, dust and noise.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and company policies.
• Strong decision making skills to determine the level of hazard, proper PPE and job planning to perform a task safely.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
• Strong communication skills; Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with internal and external customers.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and other programs.
• Ability to write, follow detailed work instructions and give feedback in a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Prior forklift experience or willing to obtain an OREGON STEEL MILLS forklift certification.
• Skid steer (Bobcat) experience or willing to obtain an OREGON STEEL MILLS bobcat certification.
• Man lift experience or willing to obtain an OREGON STEEL MILLS man lift certification.
• Be able to work at heights in a man lift, on ladders or elevated platforms.
• Able to enter a confined space after proper permitting has been completed.
• Ability to withstand prolonged physical exertions including standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in awkward positions and tight areas.

 

Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
• Short and long term disability programs
• Competitive retirement plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.

While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

 

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected] or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.