Maintenance Mechanic

We are looking for hard-working reliable and safety minded individuals to join our team as an Maintenance Mechanic. As a Maintenance Mechanic you will be responsible for the repair maintenance and inspection of our auto/aluminum shredder. The Maintenance Mechanic performs basic to intermediate repair/troubleshooting preventative maintenance and repairs for all hydraulic electrical and mechanical systems; and will perform welding machining and metal fabrication.

This position will work outside in varying weather conditions and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health Safety and Environmental standards.

You will have

• A long-term career with a secure industry (recycling).
• Competitive compensation that rewards performance.
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options dental and vision care matching 401(k) company-paid Basic Life wellness programs and paid vacation.
• Weekly Pay
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Potential to work overtime
• Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities for an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

• Conduct basic to moderately complex diagnostic troubleshooting and service and repair tasks for hydraulic electrical mechanical and plumbing systems for the auto shredder and concentrator.
• Complete routine inspections for misalignment wear and defect and conduct routine maintenance tasks with limited interruptions to production.
• Inspect install rig modify remove and repair motors belts sensors safety guards etc.
• Maintain metal and belt conveyor systems.
• Maintains accurate records of all work performed.
• Communicates and works well with others in a safe and professional manner.
• Maintains a safe clean and orderly working area.
• Performs all tasks fully within SA Recyclings Safety and Environmental practices and procedures.
• Perform all other tasks assigned.

Qualifications for an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic:

• Vocational/Technical Industrial Maintenance Mechanic degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Experience working in a scrap metal recycling yard or medium to heavy industrial environment preferred.
• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions.
• Experience in operating industrial equipment such as a forklift skid steer and hoists preferred.
• Must be willing to complete and successfully pass a drug screen physical and background check.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Work Environment: Scrap yard large equipment metal processing area
• Equipment & Tools: Yard equipment electrical Safety equipment hand tools and PPE specialized for electricians
• Physical Demand Level: Moderate
• Work Capacity: Mechanic Work Capacity
• Sensory Demands: Hearing vision smell and touch
• Hand movements: Repetitive motions gripping twisting

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen physical exam and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.