Tube Mill Industrial Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift (multiple openings)
Heidtman Tubular Products LLC · Erie, MI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 70+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 18 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Heidtman Tubular Products LLC (industrial) in Erie, MI. 401(k) plan with company match and flexible spending account.
- They ask for
- 70+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 70 other live reliability postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (70+ vs 5+)
Typical $87k–$145k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 61%
- ✓ PLC 42%
- EHS / safety 27%
- ✓ Welding 27%
- Robotics 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Requirements
- ✓INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
- ✓Candidates must have experience working on, troubleshooting and installing 120V/208V, 277V and 480V 3 Phase electrical systems.
- ✓Must be comfortable working on and troubleshooting hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical equipment.
- ✓Strong ability to interpret drawings, schematics, and blueprints is necessary.
- ✓Ability to weld and fabricate as needed.
- ✓Must have excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
- ✓Heavy industrial manufacturing experience and be computer literate is required.
- ✓Ability to trouble-shoot Variable Frequency Drives is preferred.
- ✓PLC troubleshooting is preferred.
- ✓Perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
- ✓Must provide basic tools/tool box.
- ✓Must be comfortable using a Multi-Volt Meter.
- ✓General Building Maintenance and industrial plumbing.
- ✓Ability and experience operating a variety of standard hand and power tools.
- ✓High school diploma or GED also required.
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Description
Heidtman Steel Products, Inc , a steel processing company, is searching for an Industrial Maintenance Technician for our Erie, MI facility. Maintenance personnel are responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative and predictive maintenance on all our slitting line, tube mills, overhead cranes and forklifts, as well as general building maintenance. Wages for this role start at $28.88/hour - up to $38.00/hour, based on experience. Openings on 2nd shift (3PM - 11PM).
Company Information
Heidtman Steel is a leading service center network with over 70 years of excellence in steel processing and customer-focused solutions. As a family-owned company, we are proud to combine innovation with a strong “can-do” attitude, delivering tailored solutions to customers ranging from large OEMs to small job shops. We value our employees as our most important resource and foster a supportive, family-like environment.
What We Offer
- •Competitive compensation with Return-on-equity incentives
- •Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage
- •401(k) plan with company match and flexible spending account
- •Company paid disability and life insurance benefits
- •Health club reimbursement and tuition assistance
- •Paid personal/vacation time, paid holidays and more!
We invite qualified candidates to apply and become a part of our dynamic team at Heidtman Tubular Products.