Metals USA is seeking a maintenance mechanic apprentice in Newark NJ.   Metals USA is a solid, growth oriented, carbon steel (plate, beam and tube) distribution center servicing the defense, commercial, construction, aerospace and fabrication industries.

Responsibilities:

• Performs emergency, routine, and preventive maintenance of all production & building
• Repairs, services and inspects facility equipment and property to include: overhead cranes, production machinery, material handling equipment and facility grounds.
• Complies with Metals USA and OSHA safety policies and safe practices to include: lock out/ tag out, safety data sheets and hazardous material usage.
• Operates industrial equipment and observes mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
• Inspects or tests damaged machines & makes the appropriate repairs.
• Performs building and equipment maintenance, repair and improvements. Performs preventive maintenance on CNC machinery, electrical and hydraulic systems, overhead cranes and other fabricating equipment.
• Installs, replaces, or changes machine parts, attachments and new equipment according to production specifications.
• Reassembles machines after completion of repair and maintenance work.
• Lubricates or applies adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specified procedures.
• Records production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
• Reads maintenance repair work orders and specifications to determine machine & equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
• Inspects, operates or test machinery/equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
• Plans repair work using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals or schematic diagrams.

Required Skills

• High School/Technical School Graduate
• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot and perform repairs
• Ability to read English to read maintenance work orders, schematic drawings/blueprints and maintenance/safety manuals
• Ability to comprehend electrical-mechanical& hydraulic systems, HVAC and plumbing systems
• Knowledge of electricity (110, 230 and 460 voltage)
• Experience of operating an overhead crane, forklift, hand tools and common shop machinery
• Demonstrated ability to perform electronic, mechanical and hydraulic repairs

Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid OSHA Forklift, Overhead Crane and Aerial Work Platform Certificates

If interested, please forward your resume to: LWHITE@metalsusa.com

Metals USA offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth. EOE, Affirmative Action Employer/ M/F/D/V