Industrial Maintenance Technician

Didion Orf Recycling; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending Plan

401k and Profit Sharing 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 heavy mobile and fixed equipment. You will perform inspections, preventive maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.

The role requires ability to work independently or in a team, with limited supervision, and to maintain safety and quality in a high-demand environment. An associate degree or certificate in industrial technology or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or certificate in industrial technology, automation, heavy mobile equipment repair or related field.
• Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics and blueprints.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and repair of heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service and repair equipment including trucks, trailers, choppers, balers, conveyors, cranes, excavators, loaders and other heavy equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance in a high-demand environment.
• Troubleshoot equipment and diagnose root causes of downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical/schematic diagrams; understand motor controls; PLCs a plus.
• Maintain safety and environmental policy compliance.
• Adapt to fast-paced, high-volume work setting with shifting priorities.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Electrical systems

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Welding & fabrication

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Associate's degree or certificate in industrial technology or related field

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