Maintenance Technician
Steel Dynamics · Corpus Christi, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Steel Dynamics (metals) in Corpus Christi, TX. An Omni Maintenance Technician is responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining machinery, equipment and systems to ensure efficient operation.
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation, 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
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 49%
- ✓ Welding 36%
- ✓ PLC 31%
- Root cause 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Steel Dynamics in Corpus Christi
1 other open role at this site · 1 person we found in reliability roles at Steel Dynamics.
- Shredder Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
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Full description from Steel DynamicsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Perform preventative maintenance, project work and installation of new equipment
- ◆Welding and fabrication as needed
- ◆Work with chemicals that require full face respirator or SCBA
- ◆Maintain complete and accurate maintenance documentation
- ◆Monitor and ensure safe work practices
- ◆Cover maintenance vacations
- ◆Perform all other tasks assigned by leadership
Required
- ✓Excellent safety record
- ✓Strong communication skills
- ✓Self-motivated and ability to work with others
- ✓Previous industrial maintenance experience
- ✓Strong electrical/mechanical aptitude
- ✓Ability to pass FIT test for full face respirator and SCBA
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OmniSource
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
- +Welding and fabrication experience
- +Electrical experience
- +PLC knowledge
- +Formal electrical or automation training
- +Basic knowledge of Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems
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