Industrial Maintenance Technician — Heavy Machinery & Shredder

Pacific Recycling, Inc; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (2 weeks)

8 paid holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Safety boot reimbursement

Free gym membership

Job summary

Pacific Recycling, Inc. is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our metal recycling shredder team in Oregon.

This hands-on role focuses on maintaining a 4,000hp hammermill shredder and related systems in an outdoor production setting. You will perform maintenance on hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical components, using CMMS for planning and record-keeping, with on-call rotation to support production continuity.

Qualifications

• 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in heavy industrial environments (metals, mining, recycling).
• Experience with hydraulic systems and ability to read hydraulic schematics.
• Proficient with conveyors, shafts, precision mechanical fitting.
• Knowledge of electrical/controls systems; able to troubleshoot under lockout/tagout.
• Comfortable using CMMS for maintenance planning and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, repair, and overhaul heavy machinery including hammermills and conveyors.
• Maintain hydraulic systems: cylinders, pumps, valves, piping, hoses.
• Inspect/repair conveyors: belts, rollers, drives, take-ups.
• Troubleshoot electrical/controls: motors, sensors, PLCs, safety interlocks.
• Execute planned maintenance and document work orders, parts usage, equipment history.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and major overhauls.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Conveyor systems

Electrical & controls troubleshooting

Lockout/Tagout

CMMS usage

Reading hydraulic schematics

Mechanical fitting

Preventive maintenance

Tools

CMMS

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Job description

Pacific Recycling, Inc. is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our metal recycling shredder team in Oregon.

This hands-on role focuses on maintaining a 4,000hp hammermill shredder and related systems in an outdoor production setting. You will perform maintenance on hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical components, using CMMS for planning and record-keeping, with on-call rotation to support production continuity.