Job Description

TWB - Maintenance Technician (Automation) – 1st Shift, Canton, MI

Location: Canton, MI
Shift: 1st Shift (5:00am – 5:00pm, continental schedule)
Pay Range: $28.00 – $35.00 per hour

TWB Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Automation) to support our 1st shift operations. In this role, you will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain advanced manufacturing equipment, including mechanical systems, electrical components, and PLC-controlled machinery.

This position is ideal for a technician with strong electrical and troubleshooting experience who enjoys working hands-on with complex equipment and continuing to grow their technical skills.

Why Join TWB Compensation & Benefits

• $28.00 – $35.00/hour based on experience
• $1,500 retention bonus within your first year
• Paid holidays starting Day 1
• Overtime Pay: Time-and-a-half after 40 hours and Double time after 48 hours
• Quarterly profit sharing (no cap)
• 401(k) with company contribution and employee match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting Day 1
• Tuition assistance for career-related education
• Employee assistance program and wellness support

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts (5:00am – 5:00pm)
• Continental 2-2-3-2 schedule - Alternating 36-hour and 48-hour work weeks
• Built-in long weekends every other week

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems
• Diagnose issues with PLC-controlled equipment and interpret ladder logic
• Perform preventative maintenance to improve equipment reliability and performance
• Complete mechanical repairs and equipment adjustments
• Accurately document work in the maintenance management system
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical prints
• Basic computer proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical troubleshooting experience
• PLC troubleshooting and ladder logic experience
• HMI programming or interface experience
• Advanced knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Experience using electrical meters and diagnostic tools

Work Environment & Requirements

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• May require Lockout/Tagout, fall protection, and confined space training

• May require CPR/First Aid certification

About TWB Company

TWB Company is a joint venture between Worthington Steel and BAO Steel, combining global expertise in advanced manufacturing. For over 30 years, TWB has led the tailor welded blank industry, with products used in more than 50% of vehicles in the United States.

As part of the Worthington Steel family, TWB offers the stability and resources of a large organization with the culture of a close-knit team. Our commitment to The Golden Rule—treating others the way we want to be treated—guides how we work and support one another every day.

Apply Today

If you’re looking for a role where your electrical and troubleshooting skills are valued—and where you can continue to grow—apply today to join the TWB team.

Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel’s expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its 4,600 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers’ visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington operates 32 facilities in seven states and six countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel’s purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees, and strengthening its communities.

Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran’s status.