Maintenance Technician II

BlueScope Recycling and Materials; Waterloo (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

A leading recycling company is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to perform routine maintenance and repairs on plant and mobile equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and 1-3+ years of related experience or comparable training. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, troubleshooting equipment, and coordinating maintenance tasks. This position offers a rewarding benefits package including health and life insurance, and a supportive work environment centered on diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of related experience or additional specialized training and/or certification.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and routine repairs.
• Conduct periodic safety and maintenance inspections.
• Order parts and coordinate with service providers for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Company Description

BlueScope Recycling is a full-service, ferrous scrap metal recycler with processing facilities in Waterloo, IN, Delta, OH, and Mansfield, OH. BlueScope Recycling buys scrap from industrial generators, wholesale suppliers, and the general public, focusing on delivering the highest level of service.

Summary

A Maintenance Technician II works under moderate supervision and has gained or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. The Maintenance Technician II maintains and services the plant and mobile equipment in the scrap yard.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance and routine repairs.
• Conducts periodic safety and maintenance inspections to evaluate replacement equipment and identify wear and damage.
• Uses technical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics to install, troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair equipment, engines, and compressors.
• Orders the parts needed for the replacement and coordinates with service providers to complete the maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment; primarily loaders, shears, grapple, skid steers, forklifts, tractor/trailer, shredder, conveyor systems, hydraulic systems, PLC’s. Welds, grinding, weld set-up, and torching.
• Set up and break down machinery.
• Uses a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or work order system to track and document activities.
• Follows established safety procedures and regulations for hazardous materials handling.

Required Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of related experience, or may need 0 years of experience with additional specialized training and/or certification.
• Requires a high school diploma.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, walk, and stoop for long periods of time.
• Able to climb in/on mobile equipment.
• Exposure to physical operations in scrap recycling facilities, including walking/climbing in active industrial yards with uneven surfaces in inclement weather.

Quantitative Scope

• No budget responsibility.
• No direct/indirect reports.

Work Authorization

• No sponsorship available.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

BlueScope Recycling Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

Additional Information

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope. To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement.

EEO: Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.