Signal Metal Industries is a well-established steel fabrication and machining company serving heavy industries across the United States. For over 50 years, we have manufactured large steel components through both traditional job shop and production manufacturing.

Our 200,000+ square-foot facility includes:

• Over 100 welding machines (robotic and 600-amp traditional units)


• 50+ machine tools including large CNC vertical mills, engine lathes, VTLs, and drills


• 25 overhead cranes ranging from 5 to 50 tons


• Climate-controlled machine shop operations

With over 160 employees, we are committed to safety, quality, and meeting our customers’ most demanding delivery requirements.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Helper supports skilled maintenance technicians in the repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of machine shop and production equipment. This position is hands-on and mechanically focused, working alongside maintenance staff to service industrial equipment, support repairs, and ensure equipment reliability in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.

This role is intended for individuals with prior maintenance exposure or strong mechanical aptitude who are looking to grow into a Maintenance Technician path.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance mechanics and technicians with equipment repairs and troubleshooting


• Perform preventive maintenance on machine shop and production equipment


• Inspect equipment daily, including checking and documenting fluid levels (oil, coolant, hydraulics, etc.) and reporting abnormalities


• Assist with mechanical and basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs under supervision


• Clean, lubricate, and service industrial machinery and equipment


• Assist with disassembly, repair, and reassembly of production equipment


• Support diagnostics and root-cause troubleshooting efforts with maintenance team


• Retrieve, organize, and stage tools, parts, and materials for repair work


• Maintain cleanliness and organization of maintenance areas and equipment


• Remove debris, scrap, and buildup from machines and work areas


• Assist with safe rigging, moving, and positioning of equipment components


• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements


• Use hand tools and basic maintenance equipment safely and correctly


• Assist with general facility upkeep, including cleaning, painting, and minor repairs as directed