Insteel Industries, Inc
Maintenance Technician – Weekend Shift (Nights)
Insteel Industries, Inc, Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States, 27030
Maintenance Technician – Weekend Shift (Nights)
Are you a detailed individual that wants to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment? This position installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical and mechanical systems, apparatus and electrical and mechanical components of industrial machinery and equipment. The role also uses shop machinery such as band saws, lathes, and mills to fabricate, repair, or rebuild parts.
About Us Insteel Industries, established in 1953, is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. We manufacture and market prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement, including engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement, and standard welded wire reinforcement. The company operates eleven manufacturing facilities in nine states.
About You The person we are looking for is dynamic, driven, motivated, and has a firm attention to detail. You are a valuable member of the team and a key player in the success of the business.
Schedule Friday–Sunday 12‑hour shifts, 7:00 pm–7:00 am. Work 36 hours, get paid for 40 hours (all 36 hours must be worked for incentive). Will train on day‑shift rotation and once trained will move to night weekend rotation.
Position Snapshot
Act as the shift lead in the absence of a supervisor.
Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment.
Listen for unusual sounds from machines to detect malfunction and discuss variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.
Conduct equipment inspections for proper operation and mechanical integrity.
Have in‑depth knowledge of safety guidelines and safety‑related work practices such as Lockout/Tagout.
Demonstrate proficiency in basic multimeter functions (e.g., fuses, conductivity).
Troubleshoot and repair machinery and components including electric circuits, relays, contactors, motors, starters, AC/DC drives, PLCs, hydraulic systems, pump/valve failures, cooling systems, gearboxes, and pneumatic systems.
Lubricate and maintain all equipment during normal operations and planned/scheduled preventive maintenance work.
Repair auxiliary components.
Change bearing and wear components, replace and adjust belts, pulleys, and drive components.
Understand thread terminology, tap drill sizes, fastener terminology, drill sizes, bit sizes & types.
Understand and demonstrate competencies in lathe and milling machine operations.
Read blueprints, schematics, installation and arrangement drawings, basic components, electrical diagrams and symbols and install wire machinery to manufacturer’s specifications.
Solder electrical and electronic components.
Create and modify work orders within the MAXIMO CMMS system to include recording logs, entering time and follow‑up work to be performed.
Adhere to the company safety policies and related guidelines, including PPE usage.
Perform other mechanical/electrical duties as assigned.
Requirements and Education
Broad technical training (high school plus 1–2 years of apprenticeship/applied trades training). Training requires a basic knowledge in the use of shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, PLC programs, DC drive motors, AC drive motors and various types of precision measuring instruments.
3–5 years of electrical experience preferred.
5–7 years of industrial or maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and work‑related experience may be acceptable.
Benefits
Competitive base pay.
Bonus eligibility based on organizational performance.
Paid time off, including holidays and vacation.
Excellent benefits: medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life/short‑term disability/long‑term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(k) with match, company‑paid tele‑health, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Job type: Full‑time.
Equal Opportunity Employer INSTEEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex—including sexual orientation and gender identity—national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to consider applicants residing in locations outside the U.S. requiring visa sponsorship at this time.
About the Company Insteel Industries is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction, including prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement such as engineered structural mesh and concrete pipe reinforcement. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Mount Airy, NC, Insteel operates 11 manufacturing plants across the U.S. and has a dedicated engineering services division. As a publicly traded company, our goal is to be the supplier of choice by delivering superior value to our customers. Learn more at insteel.com/careers.
Fraud Prevention Notice Please note that Insteel Industries will never ask applicants to purchase equipment, send money, or provide payment information at any point in the hiring process. We may request certain personal information only after an official offer has been extended and the background check and drug screen have been successfully completed. If you receive a request for sensitive information or payment before these steps, it is not from our company. To protect yourself, please report any suspicious activity to our HR team by calling us at (336) 786‑2141.
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About Us Insteel Industries, established in 1953, is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. We manufacture and market prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement, including engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement, and standard welded wire reinforcement. The company operates eleven manufacturing facilities in nine states.
About You The person we are looking for is dynamic, driven, motivated, and has a firm attention to detail. You are a valuable member of the team and a key player in the success of the business.
Schedule Friday–Sunday 12‑hour shifts, 7:00 pm–7:00 am. Work 36 hours, get paid for 40 hours (all 36 hours must be worked for incentive). Will train on day‑shift rotation and once trained will move to night weekend rotation.
Position Snapshot
Act as the shift lead in the absence of a supervisor.
Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment.
Listen for unusual sounds from machines to detect malfunction and discuss variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.
Conduct equipment inspections for proper operation and mechanical integrity.
Have in‑depth knowledge of safety guidelines and safety‑related work practices such as Lockout/Tagout.
Demonstrate proficiency in basic multimeter functions (e.g., fuses, conductivity).
Troubleshoot and repair machinery and components including electric circuits, relays, contactors, motors, starters, AC/DC drives, PLCs, hydraulic systems, pump/valve failures, cooling systems, gearboxes, and pneumatic systems.
Lubricate and maintain all equipment during normal operations and planned/scheduled preventive maintenance work.
Repair auxiliary components.
Change bearing and wear components, replace and adjust belts, pulleys, and drive components.
Understand thread terminology, tap drill sizes, fastener terminology, drill sizes, bit sizes & types.
Understand and demonstrate competencies in lathe and milling machine operations.
Read blueprints, schematics, installation and arrangement drawings, basic components, electrical diagrams and symbols and install wire machinery to manufacturer’s specifications.
Solder electrical and electronic components.
Create and modify work orders within the MAXIMO CMMS system to include recording logs, entering time and follow‑up work to be performed.
Adhere to the company safety policies and related guidelines, including PPE usage.
Perform other mechanical/electrical duties as assigned.
Requirements and Education
Broad technical training (high school plus 1–2 years of apprenticeship/applied trades training). Training requires a basic knowledge in the use of shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, PLC programs, DC drive motors, AC drive motors and various types of precision measuring instruments.
3–5 years of electrical experience preferred.
5–7 years of industrial or maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and work‑related experience may be acceptable.
Benefits
Competitive base pay.
Bonus eligibility based on organizational performance.
Paid time off, including holidays and vacation.
Excellent benefits: medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life/short‑term disability/long‑term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(k) with match, company‑paid tele‑health, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Job type: Full‑time.
Equal Opportunity Employer INSTEEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex—including sexual orientation and gender identity—national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to consider applicants residing in locations outside the U.S. requiring visa sponsorship at this time.
About the Company Insteel Industries is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction, including prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement such as engineered structural mesh and concrete pipe reinforcement. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Mount Airy, NC, Insteel operates 11 manufacturing plants across the U.S. and has a dedicated engineering services division. As a publicly traded company, our goal is to be the supplier of choice by delivering superior value to our customers. Learn more at insteel.com/careers.
Fraud Prevention Notice Please note that Insteel Industries will never ask applicants to purchase equipment, send money, or provide payment information at any point in the hiring process. We may request certain personal information only after an official offer has been extended and the background check and drug screen have been successfully completed. If you receive a request for sensitive information or payment before these steps, it is not from our company. To protect yourself, please report any suspicious activity to our HR team by calling us at (336) 786‑2141.
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