Maintenance Mechanic

External SA Recycling; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Weekly Pay

Company provided uniforms and PPE

Potential to work overtime

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A leading recycling company in St. Louis is looking for an experienced Maintenance Mechanic. This role focuses on the maintenance, repair, and inspection of industrial shredders and concentrators. Candidates should have technical qualifications and experience in a heavy industrial environment. Benefits include competitive pay, comprehensive medical options, and opportunities for advancement. Must be willing to work in varying climates and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Experience in a scrap metal recycling yard or medium to heavy industrial environment preferred.
• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions.
• Must be willing to complete a drug screen, physical and background check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic, troubleshooting, and repair tasks for hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Complete routine inspections and conduct maintenance tasks with limited interruptions to production.
• Inspect, install, rig, modify, remove, and repair motors, belts, and sensors.

Skills

Basic to intermediate repair/troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Welding

Machining

Metal fabrication

Operating industrial equipment

Bi-lingual (English and Spanish)

Education

Vocational/Technical Industrial Maintenance Mechanic degree

Job description

We are looking for hard‑working, reliable and safety‑minded individuals to join our team as an Maintenance Mechanic. As a Maintenance Mechanic you will be responsible for the repair, maintenance, and inspection of our auto shredder and concentrator. The Maintenance Mechanic performs basic to intermediate repair/troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and repairs for all hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems; and will perform welding, machining, and metal fabrication.

This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

You will have

• A long‑term career with a secure industry (recycling).
• Competitive compensation that rewards performance.
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care, matching 401(k), company‑paid Basic Life, wellness programs, and paid vacation.
• Weekly Pay
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Potential to work overtime
• Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities for an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

• Conduct basic to moderately complex diagnostic, troubleshooting, and service and repair tasks for hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems for the auto shredder and concentrator.
• Complete routine inspections for misalignment, wear, and defect and conduct routine maintenance tasks with limited interruptions to production.
• Inspect, install, rig, modify, remove, and repair motors, belts, sensors, safety guards, etc.
• Maintain metal and belt conveyor systems.
• Maintain accurate records of all work performed.
• Communicate and work well with others in a safe and professional manner.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly working area.
• Perform all tasks fully within SA Recycling’s Safety and Environmental practices and procedures.

Qualifications for an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

• Vocational/Technical Industrial Maintenance Mechanic degree, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Experience working in a scrap metal recycling yard or medium to heavy industrial environment preferred.
• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions.
• Experience in operating industrial equipment such as a forklift, skid steer, and hoists preferred.
• Must be willing to complete, and successfully pass a drug screen, physical and background check.
• Bi‑lingual (English and Spanish) a plus

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post‑offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.