Industrial Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician
Worthington Steel · Cuyahoga Heights, OH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 6 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Worthington Steel (metals) in Cuyahoga Heights, OH. Partner with production to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
- Tools it names
- PLC, Welding
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Ohio: typical posted base $58k–$75k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 211 maintenance technician openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 223 other live reliability postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $71k–$107k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 50%
- Team leadership 42%
- ✓ Welding 34%
- Root cause 22%
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$25-$45/hour based on experience | $3,000 Sign-On Bonus
Put Your Maintenance Skills to Work and Keep Building Them
If you're an experienced maintenance technician who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, solving problems and getting things running again, we'd like to talk with you.
Worthington Steel is looking for an Industrial Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician with mechanical aptitude and an industrial electrical background to join our Cuyahoga Heights team.
You'll work hands-on with industrial production equipment while continuing to develop your skills in electrical systems, controls, hydraulics, pneumatics and other areas of industrial maintenance.
What You'll Get
· $25-$45/hour based on experience
· $3,000 Sign-On Bonus
· Medical, dental and vision benefits starting Day 1
· Quarterly profit sharing
· 401(k)
· Paid training and technical development
· Opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications
· Cross-training across multiple maintenance disciplines
· Leadership development and advancement opportunities
Your Schedule
This position is specifically for 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
What You'll Work On
This is a hands-on industrial maintenance role supporting the equipment that keeps our steel processing operation running.
· Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment problems
· Troubleshoot motors, controls and industrial electrical systems
· Work with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs and ladder logic
· Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems
· Perform preventive maintenance
· Read electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic prints and schematics
· Complete mechanical repairs and equipment adjustments
· Perform welding, cutting and fabrication as needed
· Use meters and diagnostic equipment to identify problems
· Document maintenance activities and repairs
· Partner with production to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is a troubleshooter at heart. You don't just want to replace a part. You want to understand what failed, determine why and fix the problem correctly.
· Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
· Ability to read electrical and mechanical prints and schematics
· Experience using meters and diagnostic tools
· A strong commitment to safety
· The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, ladder logic, HMIs, welding and fabrication is highly valued.
Don't check every box? If you have a strong industrial maintenance foundation and are motivated to continue developing your electrical, controls or mechanical skills, we'd still like to hear from you.
Qualifications
· High school diploma or GED
· Industrial Multi-Craft Maintenance or related skilled-trades experience
· Ability to safely troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment
· Ability to work 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Relevant technical education, apprenticeships, military technical experience or skilled-trades training may also be considered.
Why Worthington Steel?
At Worthington Steel, the only thing stronger than steel is our people.
We're a people-first company guided by the Golden Rule. Our Cuyahoga Heights operation processes steel for a variety of customers, including leading automotive suppliers, and our maintenance team plays a critical role in keeping the operation running safely and efficiently.
We invest in our people through technical training, cross-training and development. Whether you want to deepen your electrical and controls expertise, broaden your multi-craft skills or eventually move into leadership, you'll have opportunities to continue growing your career.
Interested? Let's Talk.
If you're a maintenance professional looking for a company where your skills are valued and you can continue developing them, apply today.
Please submit an up-to-date résumé that reflects your maintenance, electrical, mechanical, PLC or other relevant technical experience.
If you've recently applied or interviewed for this position, there's no need to apply again. Your information is already in our system and will be considered for current opportunities.
Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.
Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel’s expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.
As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its approximately 6,000 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers’ visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Steel operates 37 facilities in seven states and 10 countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel’s purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees and strengthening its communities.
Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment oppo
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Industrial Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician
Cuyahoga Heights, OH | 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
You may be a great fit if you have
· Industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance or related skilled-trades experience
· Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
