Industrial Maintenance Mechanic — Recycling Equipment

SA Recycling LLC; Harriman (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Life insurance

Wellness program

Paid vacation

Uniforms and PPE

Overtime potential

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to repair, maintain, and inspect our auto/aluminum shredder. You will troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems and perform welding, machining, and metal fabrication in outdoor, weathering conditions.

This role emphasizes safety, accurate record keeping, and teamwork. Experience in a scrap metal yard or heavy industrial setting is preferred; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Overtime opportunities and weekly pay are available.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Industrial Maintenance Mechanic degree, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Experience in 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

Responsibilities

• 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 Recycling’s Safety and Environmental practices and procedures.
• Perform all other tasks assigned.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Welding

Machining

Metal fabrication

Safety awareness

Education

Vocational/Technical degree

Equivalent work experience

Tools

Forklift operation

Skid steer operation

Hoists

Welding equipment

Job description

SA Recycling is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to repair, maintain, and inspect our auto/aluminum shredder. You will troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems and perform welding, machining, and metal fabrication in outdoor, weathering conditions.

This role emphasizes safety, accurate record keeping, and teamwork. Experience in a scrap metal yard or heavy industrial setting is preferred; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Overtime opportunities and weekly pay are available.