Industrial Maintenance Technician

Pacific Recycling, Inc.; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

8 Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Boot Reimbursement

Gym Membership

Job summary

Pacific Recycling, Inc. is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our metal recycling shredder team. This hands-on role focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing heavy equipment in an outdoor production environment.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical skills, experience with hydraulic and electrical controls, and a disciplined approach to preventive maintenance and documentation. Shift work and on-call may be required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of industrial maintenance in a heavy industrial environment.
• Expertise with hydraulic systems and reading schematics.
• Proficient with conveyors, shaft alignment, and precision fitting.
• Knowledge of electrical/controls troubleshooting; safe lockout/tagout practices.
• Familiarity with CMMS for maintenance planning and recordkeeping.
• Strong organization to manage priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, repair, and overhaul heavy industrial machinery including shredder drives and conveyors.
• Maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic systems and piping.
• Inspect and repair conveyor systems, belts, rollers, drives, and takeups.
• Diagnose electrical and controls issues including motor controls, sensors, PLCs, and safety interlocks.
• Execute planned maintenance schedules and document work orders and equipment history.
• Participate in project planning for installations and major overhauls.
• Identify deficiencies and implement reliability improvements with operators.

Skills

5 years industrial maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Conveyor systems & alignment

Electrical & controls troubleshooting

CMMS experience

Lockout/Tagout safety

Tools

PLC Systems

VFDs

Electrical schematics reading

Job description

Description

About the Role

Pacific Recycling, Inc. is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our metal recycling shredder team. The facility includes a 4,000hp hammermill shredder and downstream metal recovery plant. This is a hands‑on, safety-critical role responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing heavy industrial equipment in a demanding outdoor production environment. The ideal candidate thrives on solving complex mechanical challenges, takes ownership of equipment reliability, and brings a disciplined approach to preventive maintenance and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform installation, alignment, repair, and overhaul of heavy industrial machinery including hammermill shredder and drive systems, feed and transfer conveyor systems, screening equipment, eddy current separators, and similar metal recovery sorting equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic systems, including cylinders, pumps, valves, and associated piping and hose assemblies.
• Inspect, adjust, and repair conveyor systems, including belts, rollers, drives, and take-ups
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and controls issues in coordination with electricians/vendors, including motor controls, sensors, PLCs, and safety interlocks.
• Execute planned maintenance schedules; maintain thorough records of work orders, inspection findings, parts usage, and equipment history.
• Participate in project planning and execution, including equipment installations, upgrades, and major overhauls through commissioning.
• Identify and communicate equipment deficiencies proactively; recommend and implement reliability improvements.
• Collaborate with operators and fellow maintenance staff to promote equipment care and early fault detection.

Qualifications

• 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a heavy industrial environment; metals, aggregate, mining, or recycling experience is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated expertise with hydraulic systems and the ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics.
• Proficient with conveyor systems, shaft alignment, and precision mechanical fitting.
• Working knowledge of electrical and controls systems; ability to safely perform basic troubleshooting within a lockout/tagout framework.
• Comfortable using CMMS or similar systems for maintenance planning, documentation, and parts management.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced production environment.

Working Conditions

• This position requires regular outdoor work in all weather conditions. The environment involves heavy equipment, elevated noise levels, airborne dust and debris, and proximity to operational shredding and conveyor systems. Full PPE is required at all times on site. Shift work and on-call availability may be required to support production continuity.

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off starting at 2 weeks, increasing with tenure
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Safety boot reimbursement
• Free Gym Membership