Maintenance Technician

Didionorfrecycling; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance with Deductible Reim

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 is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support our operations in Saint Peters, MO. You’ll inspect, maintain, and repair heavy equipment and machines used in recycling and scrap metal processing, and work on trucks, conveyors, loaders, and cranes to keep production moving.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, basic electrical knowledge, and the ability to work safely, both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with heavy equipment or industrial maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to identify and fix problems quickly.
• Basic electrical knowledge; motor controls, circuits, PLCs are a plus.
• Experience with hydraulics and welding is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair heavy equipment and machinery.
• Work on trucks, trailers, cranes, conveyors, balers, shears, loaders, excavators, forklifts, and more.
• Perform preventive maintenance to keep equipment running.
• Troubleshoot breakdowns and fix problems quickly and effectively.
• Handle electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical repairs.
• Weld and fabricate when needed.
• Work independently and as a team.
• Follow all safety standards on the job.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical basics

Hydraulics

Welding

Education

Associate’s degree or certification in industrial maintenance

Job description

Didion Orf Recycling is a leading provider of recycling and scrap metal management services. We specialize in the collection, processing, and selling of metals and electronics, contributing to a sustainable future. We’re seeking to hire an experienced Maintenance Technician.

What You’ll Do

• Inspect, maintain, and repair heavy equipment and machinery.
• Work on trucks, trailers, cranes, conveyors, balers, shears, loaders, excavators, forklifts, and more.
• Perform preventive maintenance to keep equipment running.
• Troubleshoot breakdowns and fix problems quickly and effectively.
• Handle electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical repairs.
• Weld and fabricate when needed.
• Work independently and as a team.
• Follow all safety standards on the job.

What We’re Looking For

• Hands‑on experience with heavy equipment or industrial maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting skills—you can find the problem and fix it.
• Basic electrical knowledge (motor controls, circuits, PLCs is a plus).
• Experience with hydraulics and welding preferred.
• Able to work fast and safely, stay organized, and adapt when priorities change.

What You Need

• Associate’s degree or certification in industrial maintenance, heavy equipment repair, or related field equivalent experience.

Benefits

• 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

Compensation commensurate with experience.