Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Steel Dynamics · Memphis, TN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Steel Dynamics (metals) in Memphis, TN.
- Tools it names
- Welding
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2669 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 78 other live reliability postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 52%
- PLC 49%
- ✓ Welding 35%
- EHS / safety 27%
- Root cause 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Steel Dynamics in Memphis
1 other open role at this site.
- Maintenance Supervisor · Reliability · Supervisor
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic at Steel Dynamics in other locations
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Full description from Steel DynamicsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on stationary and mobile equipment malfunctions.
- ◆Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
- ◆React to emergency breakdowns.
- ◆Perform needed facility repairs.
- ◆Assist with installation of utilities and equipment.
- ◆Comply with all safety requirements.
- ◆All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- ✓Proficient in comprehending schematics, hydraulics, and pneumatic diagrams, mechanical blueprints, welding, and fabricating skills.
- ✓Must be able to operate maintenance vehicles and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- ✓Extensive experience in three phase and single phase electrical repairs.
- ✓Must be able to perform advanced electrical repairs.
- ✓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.
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Overview
Keep station and mobile machines and equipment running efficiently for maximum production.