Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

At Insteel, we strive to be the nation's supplier of choice for steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications by delivering superior value and excellent quality to our customers. We are seeking a Plant Maintenance Mechanic for our Kingman, AZ facility to join our team. You will perform troubleshooting, repair, and upkeep of the facility's machinery. If you are a dedicated, organized, team-driven individual with an eye for detail, Insteel has an opportunity for you.

About Us

Insteel Wire Products, founded in 1953, started from humble beginnings and upholds strong values. Our headquarters are located in Mt. Airy, North Carolina. We are the largest manufacturer in the nation of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. Our product lineup includes prestressed PC-strand, welded wire reinforcement, engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement, and standard welded wire reinforcement. The company operates eleven manufacturing facilities across nine states.

About You  

We are seeking an energetic and success-driven individual with a strong understanding of mechanical principles. You possess exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, making you a valuable member of the team and a key contributor to the success of our business.


Shift: Weekend- 1 position
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 6:45 am-7 pm

Shift: Second- 1 position
Monday-Thursday 2:45 pm-1 am

Overtime is Mandatory when scheduled.

Position Snapshot

You will assist in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and mechanical systems, as well as the components of industrial machinery and equipment. Your daily responsibilities will focus on ensuring that your assigned areas operate with risks minimized to the level of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA), to achieve ZERO HARM. This means preventing any injuries, illnesses, or negative impacts on employees, property, the environment, or the community. You will also support the maintenance mechanic in ensuring that the equipment functions according to production quality specifications and performs as designed.

To perform well in this role, you will need to:

• Have a strong attention to detail.
• Understand Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Able to work with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and control systems.
• Be a self-starter and be ready to assist production when needed.
• Provide support for operations as required.
• Initiate and suggest plans to improve performance, subject to approval by Insteel leadership.

Qualifications needed for the role:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Professional, technical, or administrative training (2-year Associate Degree) is preferred.
• Ability to complete simple forms and understand written instructions.
• A minimum of 3 years of work-related experience is required; an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable.

For your hard work, you receive:

• Competitive wages with Team-Share bonus eligibility based on facility performance
• Opportunity for professional growth
• Paid time off, including holidays and vacation
• Excellent benefits to include 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)

For your hard work, you receive:

• Competitive base pay with bonus eligibility based on company performance
• Opportunity for professional growth
• Paid time off including holidays and vacation
• Excellent benefits to include 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.

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 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 US 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.