Mechanic II

Radius Recycling; Ladysmith; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Radius Recycling Industries, Inc. is seeking a non-union Mechanic II to independently diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair heavy mobile equipment, heavy trucks, and industrial machinery. You will identify root causes, complete repairs, and sustain equipment reliability while ensuring Health, Safety, and Environmental standards are met.

This role also serves as a resource to developing mechanics. The position operates under flexible parameters with the goal of delivering the highest

Qualifications

• 3–4 years diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining heavy equipment or related systems.
• Equivalent combination of education, technical training, military experience, or certifications considered.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and repair equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose equipment failures and determine corrective actions.
• Perform advanced mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical repairs.
• Complete preventive and corrective maintenance with minimal supervision.
• Utilize technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic equipment.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
• Provide informal guidance to developing mechanics.
• Perform special projects as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Repairing heavy equipment

Electrical systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

General Position Summary & Responsibilities

The non-union Mechanic II independently performs diagnostics, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair activities on heavy mobile equipment, heavy trucks, industrial machinery, and production equipment. This positionis responsible foridentifyingroot causes of equipment failures, completing repairs, andmaintainingequipment reliability while ensuring compliance with company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. Employees in this role regularly perform more complex repairs and serve as a resource to developing mechanics.

This positionoperatesunder flexible parameters. The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in allfacetsof the position. Providing the highest quality product safely, effectively, and efficiently decreases accidents and errors and increases profits.

Salary Range: $42.00 to $47.00 Hourly

Essential Functions

• Strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
• Diagnose equipment failures and determine corrective actions.

Operational Performance & Best Business Practices

• Perform advanced mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical repairs.
• Complete preventive and corrective maintenance activities with minimal supervision.
• Utilize technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic equipment.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
• Provide informal guidance to developing mechanics.

Special Projects

• Perform special projects as assigned.

Internal Control Responsibilities

Supports Internal Control process which includes understanding, communicating, and complying with defined internal controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to the policies, procedures, and controls to better match the business.

Communicates upward problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions.

Interpersonal Contacts

Direct contact with Maintenance Supervisor, and operations production employees. Communicates via face-to-face interaction.

Job Conditions

This position is regularly exposed to all weather conditions. Physical hazards such as noise, fumes, and dirt are present due to the equipment, machinery, and scrap as would be found throughout the scrap yard. Safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, and face shields must be worn to eliminate the risks associated with these hazards. Travel is not required for this position. Handling multiple issues regarding safety and maintenance increases pressure. Workload may be unpredictable, and pressure can be substantial during peak times. Critical deadlines require considerable adaptability. Disturbances of workflow and/or irregularities in work schedule are expected and occur on an intermittent basis. Extra hours may be required, sometimes on weekends, weekdays, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GEDrequired.
• Three (3) to four (4) years of experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining heavy equipment, heavy trucks, industrial machinery, or related systems; OR an equivalent combination of education, technical training, military experience, apprenticeship completion, certifications, and demonstrated job‑related competency.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and repair equipment.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Ability to: stand for up to 12 hours a day; lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally; crouch or bend at the knees occasionally to increase visibility; stoop or bend at the waist occasionally to increase visibility; reach at arms length frequently or overhead occasionally; twist and turn at the neck and trunk; walk frequently on uneven ground; handle and grasp tools and parts continually; communicate by speech and hearing continually. Visual acuity needed for close detail work. Mental dexterity needed as Mechanic will work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements 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 required responsibilities, duties, and skills.

All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Radius Recycling Industries, Inc. participates in E-Verify for all U.S. new hires.

An offer of U.S. employment by Radius Recycling Industries, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.

All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Radius Recycling Industries, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state, or federal law.

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