Industrial Maintenance Technician

Didionorfrecycling; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Plan

401k Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Flex Time

Job summary

Didion Orf Recycling Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to ensure reliability and performance of both our mobile and fixed equipment.

The successful candidate will perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on a variety of heavy machinery to minimize downtime and maximize equipment life. The role requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, with strong problem-solving skills and adherence to safety policies.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or certificate in industrial technology or related field.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment.
• Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service and repair a wide range of heavy equipment including trucks, trailers, cranes and loaders.
• Perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical issues under pressure.
• Read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics for fault isolation.
• Maintain a safe work environment following regulations and policies.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical theory

Safety awareness

Reading schematics

Education

Associate's degree or cert

Tools

PLC systems

Welding tools

Job description

At Didion Orf Recycling Inc., we are Doing what is Right for a Better Tomorrow by recycling metal scrap and electronics. Our team lives by four Core Values. Personable, Tenacious, Innovative and Selfless Service.

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to ensure reliability and performance of both our mobile and fixed equipment. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and as part of a team, with limited supervision. This role will be responsible for completing inspections, conducting preventive maintenance and repairs on production equipment (both fixed and mobile machinery) to minimize downtime while ensuring optimal life cycles of the equipment.

Position Duties and Required Experience:

Equipment & Machinery Maintenance: Inspect, service and repair all equipment including trucks, tractors, trailers, lugger trucks, roll-off trucks, choppers, balers, conveyors, shears, cranes, excavators, loaders, skid steers, fork trucks and other heavy equipment.

Preventive and Corrective Maintenance:

Must be experienced in performing routine inspections and maintenance to prevent breakdowns, execute repairs while working in a high demand environment.

Electrical Systems:

An understanding of electrical theory, control circuits, and motor controls is essential for troubleshooting and repairing both fixed and mobile equipment. Understanding and experience with industrial machinery and systems including PLCs and control systems is a plus.

Hydraulics and Pneumatics:

Experience maintaining and troubleshooting hydraulic pumps, valves, and cylinders.

Welding and Fabrication:

Experience with cutting, welding and fabrication.

Blueprint and Schematic Reading:

Ability to accurately read electrical and hydraulic schematics.

Troubleshooting:

Ability to work under pressure while troubleshooting and diagnosing the root cause of equipment failures.

Safety Awareness:

Ability to identify job hazards while working in compliance with all safety regulations, environmental policies and industry standards.

Attention to Detail:

Capable of looking at the bigger picture of things while troubleshooting and finding the root cause for the down time.

Adaptability:

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, where priorities change rapidly.

Education:

An Associate's degree or program certificate in industrial technology, automation, heavy mobile equipment repair or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

We offer EXCELLENT benefits including:

• Medical Insurance with Deductible Reimbursement Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending Plan
• 401k and Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Flex Time

Compensation commensurate with experience.