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Maintenance Tech

Universal Stainless

Dunkirk, NY, US$52k – $71kPosted Sep 24, 2026

Job description

Job Description Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. is looking for responsible, energetic new team members to support our manufacturing process. JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc., established in 1994, is headquartered in Bridgeville, PA, with manufacturing plants in Dunkirk, NY, Titusville, PA, and North Jackson, OH.

Universal Stainless produces semi-finished and finished specialty steel long products and plate, including stainless steel, tool steel, bearing steel, gear steel, and aircraft-quality low-alloy steels for use in a variety of industries. Universal is committed to providing the best quality, delivery, and service possible.

Enjoy Excellent Benefits for You and Your Family Health and Dental Insurance: Coverage starting Day 1 401(k) Plan: Company contribution of $1.20 per hour Paid Time Off: Paid holidays Insurance: Company-paid Life Insurance Profit Sharing: Available per company policy Primary Function Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and hydraulic equipment within assigned areas and throughout the plant facility.

Basic Responsibilities Inspect, repair, and maintain heavy facility equipment, including rolling mill machinery, furnace mechanical systems, mechanical shears, and annealing equipment. Assemble, dismantle, align, and adjust mechanical and hydraulic machinery, including conveyors, mill stands, mill housings, and pumps.

Perform mechanical pipe fitting, boiler repair, and general plant maintenance. Perform basic welding, torch cutting, and burning as needed for repairs and modifications. Read, interpret, and work directly from blueprints, technical sketches, and hydraulic/mechanical schematics. Safely operate overhead pendant cranes and fork trucks to transport tools, supplies, and heavy machinery components.

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment in compliance with facility safety standards. Perform other related duties as assigned by leadership. Position Details & Supervision Supervision: Works independently with minimal supervision; reports directly to the Supervisor of Maintenance . Work Environment: Industrial manufacturing facility.

Candidates must be comfortable working in environments that require working at heights, in confined spaces, or in extreme temperatures (hot/cold) while wearing required PPE. Tools and Equipment Used Drill press, power saw, portable drills, grinders, bench tools, cutting torch, welding and burning equipment, overhead pendant cranes, chain blocks/falls, air hoists, pipe wrenches, crowbars, sledges, pressure and flow gauges, hydraulic fitting die press, and miscellaneous hand tools.

Qualifications

& Requirements Education & Credentials: Associate degree (A.S.) from a trade school in mechanical or electrical disciplines preferred. Journeyman certification/papers preferred. Must successfully pass the Ramsey Mechanical Aptitude Test (RR110) and the Ramsey Mechanical Test (RR16-A) . Experience & Key Technical Skills: Work Experience: 3-5 years of relevant mechanical maintenance experience in a steel mill, heavy industrial, or manufacturing environment preferred.

Environmental Comfort: Must be comfortable working in an environment that requires working at heights, in confined spaces, or in extreme temperatures (hot/cold) while wearing required PPE. Technical Proficiency: Strong mechanical ability, analytical troubleshooting skills, basic welding/cutting skills, and working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.

Schematic Reading: Proven capability to read and interpret mechanical and fluid power schematics *Relocation will be considered for the right candidate.

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