Shredder Maintenance Technician
Steel Dynamics · Dayton, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Steel Dynamics (metals) in Dayton, TX. An Omni Maintenance Technician is responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining machinery, equipment and systems to ensure efficient operation.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Texas: typical posted base $51k–$67k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 207 maintenance technician openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 211 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 49%
- ✓ Welding 36%
- PLC 31%
- Root cause 25%
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This plant: Steel Dynamics in Dayton
1 other open role at this site · 1 person we found in reliability roles at Steel Dynamics.
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Shredder Maintenance Technician at Steel Dynamics in other locations
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Full description from Steel DynamicsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Regularly inspect shredder components like hammers, grates and liners for wear and tear, lubricate moving parts, check hydraulic systems.
- ◆Perform scheduled maintenance tasks according to manufacturer guidelines.
- ◆Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
- ◆React to emergency breakdowns.
- ◆Diagnose mechanical issues with the shredder, identify faulty components, replace worn parts, repair hydraulic leaks, and address malfunctions to minimize downtime.
- ◆Assist with installation of utilities and equipment.
- ◆Adhere to all safety protocols when working around the shredder, including the use of proper personal protective equipment and follow lockout/tagout procedures.
- ◆All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- ✓Proficient in comprehending schematics, hydraulics, and pneumatic diagrams, mechanical blueprints, welding, and fabricating skills.
- ✓Ability to analyze issues, troubleshoot malfunctions, and find effective solutions.
- ✓Prior experience maintaining industrial machinery, preferably shredders or similar heavy-duty equipment.
- ✓Must be able to operate maintenance vehicles and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- ✓Experience in three phase and single phase electrical repairs.
- ✓Must be able to perform general electrical repairs.
- ✓Ability to perform basic welding and fabrication tasks to repair components as needed.
- ✓Must be able to arc weld with stick and mig abilities.
- ✓Ability to troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical repairs without direct supervision.
- ✓Must have working understanding of programmable logistic controllers.
- ✓Ability to thoroughly inspect equipment and identify potential problems before they become major issues.
- ✓Commit to safety practices and follow safety regulations related to operating heavy machinery.
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Overview
An Omni Maintenance Technician is responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining machinery, equipment and systems to ensure efficient operation. This specific position will work primarily on the auto shredder operation.
Preferred
- +3-5 years industrial maintenance experience.
Wage
- •Up to $23.00 base per hour
Benefits
- •Paid weekly bonus
- •Paid vacation time
- •10 paid holidays
- •Company paid and supplemental life insurance
- •Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance
- •Health Savings Account (HSA) with annual company contribution
- •401(k) with company match
- •Profit sharing
- •Annual stock awards
- •Stock purchase plan with 15% company match
- •Employee tuition reimbursement
- •Dependent scholarships
- •Comprehensive employee discount database
- •Supplied uniforms
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