Maintenance Mechanic

SA Recycling; St. Louis (MO); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision care

Matching 401(k)

Company-paid life insurance

Paid vacation

Company provided uniforms and PPE

Potential for overtime

Job summary

A leading recycling company located in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a reliable and safety-minded Maintenance Mechanic. This role involves the repair, maintenance, and inspection of auto shredders and concentrators, offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, health care options, and opportunities for advancement. Successful candidates will have technical skills and experience in industrial maintenance.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience working in a scrap metal recycling yard or medium to heavy industrial environment.
• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions.
• Must pass a drug screen, physical and background check.
• Must pass drug screen, physical, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of the auto shredder and concentrator.
• Maintain safety and environmental practices.
• Maintain metal and belt conveyor systems.
• Maintain accurate records of all work performed.
• Maintain a safe and clean working area.

Skills

Basic troubleshooting

Welding

Machining

Metal fabrication

Operating forklifts

Bi-lingual (English and Spanish)

Metal fabrication

Industrial equipment operation

Bi-lingual (English and Spanish)

Education

Vocational/Technical Industrial Maintenance Mechanic degree

Tools

Industrial equipment

Skid steer

Hoists

Job description

Join to apply for the Maintenance Mechanic role at SA Recycling. We are looking for hard‑working, reliable and safety‑minded individuals to join our team as a 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, 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Communicates and works 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.