Metal Recovery Technician

Reworld Projects, LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a skilled maintenance technician in New Jersey to operate and repair equipment across residue, ferrous, and non-ferrous systems. The role includes crane load-out, PLC monitoring, and daily logs, with emphasis on safety and reliability in a heavy industrial setting.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of relevant experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Occasional night/weekend shifts and welding experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year of experience operating heavy industrial machinery.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Welding experience (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW) is a plus.
• Able to work varying shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to work outdoors in all weather.
• Military or formal technical training is desirable.
• Previous power plant/industrial experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on ash/ferrous conveyor systems and related equipment.
• Log daily operational data and monitor PLC control center and conveyors.
• Perform lockout/tagout procedures and crane load-out operations.
• Rig up gearboxes, motors, bearings, and drive components for replacement.
• Operate heavy equipment (front-end loaders, skid steers, forklifts) when required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Maintenance skills

Safety awareness

Welding experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes. Our Vision Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment. Our Business Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals. Our Value Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

About the role

• The safe and efficient operation and mechanical repair of all equipment associated with the Residue, ferrous, and Non-ferrous systems including ash/ferrous load-out via overhead crane.
• The chosen candidate will also perform lockout and tagout of the ferrous and non-ferrous system as well as becoming proficient at the ferrous and ash crane load out process.
• Responsibilities consist of obtaining daily logs, monitoring the operation and maintenance of earth magnet conveyors, belt conveyors, motors and gearboxes, vibrating pans, grizzlies, screw conveyors, ECS magnets, drag conveyors, pug mills, ash sampling process and PLC control center.
• In addition the mechanical ability to perform preventative and corrective maintenance including gearbox and motor change outs, ECS and conveyor belt change out, roller & bearing replacement, screen and spring replacements, belt tracking, scraper adjustments or replacement, metal & rubber skirting replacement, guarding repairs & structural repairs.
• The ability to operate Front-end Loaders, Skid Steers, Man-lifts, Lull’s and Forklifts are a plus.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Candidate must have at least one year of previous experience in the operation of heavy industrial machinery or demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Duties require frequent and extended periods of outside and inside work, subject to all weather conditions and extremes; continuous walking, standing, climbing and frequent periods requiring sustained uncomfortable physical positions; regular and sustained periods of strenuous physical exertion, requiring the ability to lift, carry and position heavy objects utilizing proper body mechanics and techniques; operation of tools and equipment which cause loud noise and vibrations.
• Military or formal technical/apprentice training is desirable.
• Previous power plant / industrial experience is a plus.
• Welding in SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW is a plus.
• The ability to work various work shifts, nights and on weekends when required.
• Strong Safety awareness, leadership and motivational skills are a must.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld’s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future. The pay range for the primary location of this position is: 30.14 - 40.10 USD per hour.

Benefits

Reworld™ provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person—and their families—through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits. Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match.

• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• EAP
• paid parental leave
• educational assistance

For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page.

Reworld™ reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affine Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms

Reworld may sometimes selectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role) has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.

Company Overview

Reworld™, formerly known as Covanta, is a leader in sustainable waste solutions and is dedicated to transforming waste into valuable resources through innovative technologies. With a comprehensive portfolio of solutions designed to address the most complex challenges of waste management, Reworld™ is committed to achieving carbon-negative outcomes and supporting partners on their sustainability journey. Others see waste. We see potential. Led by the promise of what’s possible, we partner with businesses and communities to reimagine what waste can do. Together, we transform refuse into a resource, steadfast in our determination to go beyond net zero, for the good of our people, our communities, and the planet we all depend on.

Rooted in communities, with support across North America Our expansive geographical footprint gives us the large-scale resources to effectively support both our customers and the communities in which we live and work. Working together to find the beginning at every endpoint Ours is a diverse group, with a wide range of skills and expertise. We are passionate about our mission to do more and to do better through innovative value creation. No matter where we come from, we’re here to put our efforts toward building a smarter, more sustainable world.

Dedicated to redefining what’s possible with waste. When you work with us, you’ll find a hard-working team of collaborators united by our passion for protecting people, the planet, and the promise of a more sustainable future.

For more information: Visit https://www.reworldwaste.com/