Industrial Maintenance Technician

Pacific Recycling; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

8 paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Safety boot reimbursement

Gym membership

Job summary

Pacific Recycling, Inc. is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our metal recycling shredder team in a demanding outdoor production environment.

This hands-on, safety-critical role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing heavy industrial equipment with a focus on reliability and documentation. You will perform preventive maintenance, manage work orders, and collaborate with operators, electricians, and vendors to ensure uptime across hammermill drive systems,

Qualifications

• 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a heavy industrial environment (metals, mining, or recycling preferred).
• Hydraulic systems expertise and ability to read hydraulic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, repair, and overhaul heavy industrial machinery including hammermill shredder and drive systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic systems and conveyors.
• Diagnose electrical and controls issues with motor controls, sensors, PLCs, and safety interlocks.
• Execute planned maintenance schedules and document work orders, parts usage, and equipment history.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Conveyor systems

Electrical controls

CMMS/documentation

Job 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

Salary Description

27-35/hr