JOB DETAILS
1st Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician
CompanyOmniSource
LocationFort Wayne
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 12, 2026
About The Company
Steel Dynamics is one of the largest domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in the United States, based on estimated annual steelmaking and metals recycling capability, with facilities located throughout the United States, and in Mexico. Steel Dynamics produces steel products, including hot roll, cold roll, and coated sheet steel, structural steel beams and shapes, rail, engineered special-bar-quality steel, cold finished steel, merchant bar products, specialty steel sections and steel joists and deck. In addition, the company produces liquid pig iron and processes and sells ferrous and nonferrous scrap.
About the Role
Subsidiary
OmniSourceOverview
An Omni Industrial Maintenance Technician ensures maximum production by troubleshooting, repairing, and performing various electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic tasks.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment.
- React and respond in a timely manner to urgent breakdowns.
- Perform facility repairs as needed.
- Assist with installation and assembly of equipment.
- Comply with all safety regulations.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be able to assemble, install, and maintain mechanical systems and equipment.
- Must be willing to learn how to operate heavy machinery (i.e. forklift, skid steer, crane).
- Must have a strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge.
- Must be able to perform in a safe and efficient manner.
- Must be willing to learn additional skills as needed.
- Must have strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Must be detail-oriented and have critical thinking abilities.
- Must be able to work independently or as a team.
- Must supply your own hand tools.
Preferred
- 3-5 years industrial maintenance experience.
- Familiar with industrial electrical three phase circuits and schematics.
- Proficient in comprehending hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, and mechanical blueprints.
- Proficient in welding and fabrication.
- Understand Programmable Logic Controllers.
Wage
- Up to $35.00 base per hour
Benefits
- Paid weekly bonus
- Paid vacation time
- Company paid and supplemental life insurance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
- 401(k) with company match
- Profit Sharing
- Annual stock awards
- Stock purchase plan with company match
- Employee tuition reimbursement
- Dependent scholarships
- 10 paid holidays
- Comprehensive employee discount database
- Supplied uniforms
Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.
Key Skills
TroubleshootingPreventative maintenanceCorrective maintenanceMechanical aptitudeElectrical systemsHydraulic systemsPneumatic systemsWeldingFabricationProgrammable logic controllersBlueprint readingHeavy machinery operationCritical thinkingCommunication skillsProactive problem-solvingSafety compliance
Categories
ManufacturingTradesEngineering
Benefits
Paid weekly bonusPaid vacation timeLife insuranceMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePrescription drug insuranceHealth savings account401(k)Profit sharingAnnual stock awardsStock purchase planTuition reimbursementDependent scholarshipsPaid holidaysEmployee discount databaseSupplied uniforms
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on industrial equipment to ensure maximum production. They will also assist with facility repairs, equipment installation, and assembly while adhering to safety regulations.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
4435
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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