Mechanical Technician

Liberty Steel & Wire

Peoria, IL

Pay: $28-$36/hr

Shift: Full time

**Mechanical Technician**

Location: Peoria, IL (on-site, rotating shift)

Assigned Areas: Arc Shop, Rod Mill, Buildings and Grounds, Auto Shop, and Wire and Drawing Mill

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor / Maintenance Manager

Employment type: Full-time

Hourly Wage: $28.00 - $36.00

*Comprehensive Benefits Package*

Medical, dental, vision, additional voluntary benefits (accident insurance, critical illness, and employee, spouse, and child whole life). Flexible spending account (healthcare and dependent daycare), long term disability, and participation in employee assistance program (EAP).

Paid Time Off - vacation, sick leave, personal, holidays

Retirement Plans- 401(k) with company match.

*Organizational Overview*

Liberty Steel USA is a leading American steel manufacturer grounded in sustainability, innovation, and community. We forge steel that supports critical infrastructure and industrial growth while honoring a long-standing tradition of craftsmanship and an unwavering commitment to safety.

We strive to be the employer and supplier of choice in American steelmaking, driven by empowered people, advanced technology, and continuous improvement. Steelmaking has always evolved, and we view change as an opportunity to strengthen our operations, invest in our workforce, and improve how we work.

Safety is not a policy-it is a promise. In every decision, we prioritize the well-being of our people. We believe our strength lies in one another and in the communities we serve. Through responsible stewardship, we are committed to sustainable practices that protect our environment, support our workforce, and ensure long-term vitality for future generations.

*Position Overview*

Perform hands-on inspection, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of production machinery, facility systems, and mobile equipment across assigned areas. Restore equipment safely, reduce repeat failures and unplanned downtime, and support scheduled maintenance and plant outages. Work assignments are based on operating needs and the technician's training and qualifications.

***Core Responsibilities:***

Maintenance Responsibilities by Area

Arc Shop

• Maintain and repair furnace mechanical mechanisms, hydraulic cylinders and power units, cooling water pumps and piping, valves, conveyors, scrap and material handling equipment, and overhead crane mechanical components. \*
• Support furnace and crane outage work. Perform crane repairs and inspections only within assigned qualifications and approved procedures; coordinate structural repairs and specialized inspections with Engineering and qualified providers.

Rod Mill

• Maintain and repair reheat furnace mechanical systems and skid piping, rolling stands, rod blocks, gearboxes, bearings, couplings, spindles, shears, pinch rolls, laying heads, conveyors, cooling equipment, and coil handling systems.
• Support scheduled furnace outages, equipment rebuilds, alignment, and mechanical setup checks.

Wire and Drawing Mill

• Maintain and repair wire drawing machines, capstans, die box assemblies, payoffs, take-ups, spoolers, straighteners, cutters, coilers, conveyors, and associated mechanical drives.
• Service lubrication, cooling, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Identify wear, misalignment, leaks, and mechanical conditions affecting wire quality or machine reliability.

Buildings and Grounds

• Maintain facility doors, gates, dock equipment, building hardware, plumbing, drainage, water and compressed air piping, and general facility equipment. Perform minor fabrication and repairs to guards, platforms, handrails, and supports within approved scope.
• Assist with grounds equipment, seasonal upkeep, and snow removal as assigned. Report structural, utility, or building conditions requiring specialized repair.

Auto Shop

• Inspect, service, troubleshoot, and repair assigned fleet vehicles and mobile equipment, such as forklifts, plant trucks, loaders, and grounds equipment.
• Perform fluid and filter service, lubrication, and repairs to cooling, hydraulic, steering, brake, and drivetrain systems within qualifications.
• Document defects and coordinate specialized repairs and required inspections with authorized personnel.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment, diagnose mechanical problems, and disassemble, repair, rebuild, and install bearings, shafts, seals, gears, pumps, cylinders, valves, couplings, belts, chains, and other components.
• Complete preventive maintenance, lubrication, alignment, adjustment, and condition checks according to work orders, equipment manuals, and approved maintenance instructions.
• Use hand and power tools, precision measuring instruments, and alignment equipment. Assist with vibration readings, oil sampling, thermal inspections, and other condition monitoring when trained.
• Read mechanical drawings, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, piping diagrams, and manufacturer instructions. Perform machining, fitting,