Maintenance Helper

Metalico-; Fayette City (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalico seeks an entry-level Maintenance Technician to assist with daily upkeep, cleaning, inspection, and basic repair of equipment across the facility. Under supervision, you will participate in preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance to keep machinery safe, reliable, and efficient.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, willingness to learn, and attention to safety; you will use hand and power tools, assist with welding and basic fabrication as skills develop, and support

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED considered; willingness to learn a skilled trade.
• Mechanical aptitude and a strong desire to learn.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Willingness to work outdoors in an industrial environment.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance personnel with inspection, cleaning, servicing, troubleshooting, and repair of yard equipment and machinery.
• Assist with preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on all yard equipment.
• Perform routine inspections to identify wear, damage, leaks, unusual noises, or other mechanical issues.
• Lubricate equipment and perform basic servicing per maintenance schedules.
• Assist with replacing belts, bearings, rollers, hoses, guards, and other wear components.
• Assist with maintenance on mobile heavy equipment (loaders, excavators, material handlers).
• Keep work areas clean and safe; use tools properly and safely.
• Learn welding, torch cutting, fabrication, and metal repair as skills develop.
• Learn basic hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical troubleshooting under supervision.
• Maintain tools, equipment, parts, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Follow all safety policies including LOTO, machine guarding, PPE.
• Assist with housekeeping around maintenance areas and the yard.
• Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Follow instructions

Punctuality

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary:

TheMaintenance Technicianis an entry-level, hands-on position responsible for assisting maintenance personnel with the daily maintenance, cleaning, inspection, and basic repair of equipment and machinery throughout the facility. Under the direction of experienced maintenance personnel, the Maintenance Technician will assist withpreventive, corrective, and predictive maintenanceactivities to help keep equipment operating safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist maintenance personnel with the inspection, cleaning, servicing, troubleshooting, and repair of yard equipment and machinery.


• Assist with preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on all yard equipment.


• Assist with routine inspections to identify equipment wear, damage, leaks, unusual noises, vibration, or other potential mechanical issues.


• Lubricate equipment and perform basic servicing according to established maintenance schedules.


• Assist with replacing and repairing belts, bearings, rollers, hoses, hydraulic components, guards, screens, and other wear components.


• Assist with maintenance and repairs on mobile heavy equipment, including loaders, excavators, material handlers, and other yard equipment, as directed.


• Assist with cleaning equipment and work areas to support safe and efficient maintenance operations.


• Use hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment, and other maintenance tools safely and properly.


• Learn and assist with welding, torch cutting, fabrication, and metal repair as skills develop.


• Learn and assist with basic hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical troubleshooting under supervision.


• Maintain tools, equipment, parts, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.


• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, PPE requirements, and safe work practices.


• Assist with maintaining proper housekeeping around maintenance areas and throughout the yard.


• Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.


• Mechanical aptitude and a strong desire to learn a skilled trade.


• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.


• Ability to safely use basic hand tools or willingness to learn.


• Dependable attendance and punctuality.


• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.


• Strong commitment to workplace safety.


• Willingness to work in an outdoor industrial environment.

Work Hours:

Monday through Friday, 40+ hour work week, Saturdays, and overtime will be required to business needs. Schedule is subject to change to facilitate business and production needs.

Metalico is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.