Maintenance Technician Position Available In Knox, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: O'Neal Steel in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on production equipment. The role involves troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment problems, preparing technical reports, and recommending improvements. The candidate must have experience in mechanical and electrical systems, with the ability to work Monday-Friday, 6am-2pm. Benefits include health insurance, 401k, and training opportunities.
Job Description
Post
Maintenance Technician – O’Neal Steel / Knoxville, TN
Job Category:
Warehouse
Requisition Number:
MAINT009741
Posting Details
Posted:
May 9, 2025
Full-Time
On-site
Hourly Range:
$23 USD to $35 USD
Locations
Showing 1 location
Knoxville, TN 37909, USA
Job Details
Description
O’Neal Steel has an opening for a Maintenance Technician at our Knoxville, TN facility.
The Maintenance Technician performs preventive maintenance and repairs on production equipment and systems (e.g., mechanical, electrical). Evaluates and recommends equipment improvements to improve efficiency, capability and yield. Performs equipment failure analyses (including preventive and unscheduled maintenance). Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment problems. Prepares technical reports to document preventative maintenance issues.
Job Requirements:
General knowledge of basic trouble-shooting skills with ability to assist with repairs and diagnostics of advanced processing equipment, CNC, material handling system, press brakes, lifting devices, and sawing equipment, etc. Maintenance experience with mechanical systems and/or electrical systems, typically demonstrated by: Work experience in the above referenced systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment, or
Completion of an electrical or mechanical repair training program, or
Acceptable combination of training and experience
Ability to perform maintenance and repair tasks on material handling and processing equipment including, but not limited to: Calculate, lay-out and draw; balance and align equipment Perform rigging activities, safety-related functions and other miscellaneous maintenance functions Ability to utilize or fabricate parts needed from cold rolled steel, stainless steel, steel plate, structural steel members, other metals, plastics, fittings, valves and all types of mechanical parts Maintain electrical equipment to meet regulatory codes Programming of Variable Frequency Drives Troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers Testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes
Shift:
Must be able to work Monday-Friday, 6am-2pm. Overtime will be required as needed.
•Upon offer of employment, candidates must pass a criminal background check and drug test.
Benefits:
O’Neal Steel offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
Work Site Wellness Programs
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
Tuition and Health Club Reimbursement
Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Life Insurance
Adoption Assistance
Training and Development Opportunities
401k
About Us:
With more than 100 years in business, O’Neal Steel, an O’Neal Industries affiliate, supplies a wide range of carbon and alloy steel, stainless steel, and aluminum products for companies nationwide. Founded in 1921 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, O’Neal Steel has 19 strategically located distribution centers throughout the country that offer inventory and value-added processing capabilities tailored to market needs, all while providing high levels of customer service. O’Neal Steel’s industry-leading online platform, PRONTO®, provides continuous access to inventory, pricing, ordering, and account management.
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
Technical/other training or better.
Experience
Required
General knowledge of basic trouble-shooting skills with ability to assist with repairs and diagnostics of advanced processing equipment, CNC, material handling system, press brakes, lifting devices, and sawing equipment, etc. Maintenance experience with mechanical systems and/or electrical systems, typically demonstrated by: Work experience in the above referenced systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment, or Completion of an electrical or mechanical repair training program, or acceptable combination of training and experience
Ability to perform maintenance and repair tasks on material handling and processing equipment including, but not limited to: Calculate, lay-out and draw; balance and align equipment Perform rigging activities, safety-related functions and other miscellaneous maintenance functions Ability to utilize or fabricate parts needed from cold rolled steel, stainless steel, steel plate, structural steel members, other metals, plastics, fittings, valves and all types of mechanical parts Maintain electrical equipment to meet regulatory codes Programming of Variable Frequency Drives Troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers Testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes
Maintenance experience with mechanical systems and/or electrical systems
