Metal Recovery Technician — Sustainable Waste Leader

Covanta; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Life insurance

EAP

Parental leave

Education assistance

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a Metal Recovery Technician to operate and maintain residue, ferrous, and non-ferrous systems, including ash/ferrous load-out via overhead crane. The role requires strict safety practices and the ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyors, motors, and PLC systems.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of experience with heavy industrial machinery or strong mechanical aptitude, with welding skills a plus.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with heavy industrial machinery or strong mechanical aptitude required.
• Welding experience (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW) is a plus.
• Military or formal technical/apprentice training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate and repair equipment in Residue, ferrous, and Non-ferrous systems including ash/ferrous load-out via overhead crane.
• Perform lockout and tagout of ferrous and non-ferrous systems and master cradle load-out processes.
• Obtain daily logs and monitor conveyors, belts, motors, gearboxes, and PLC control center.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance including gearbox and motor changes, belt changes, and bearing replacement.
• Operate Front-end Loaders, Skid Steers, Man-lifts, and Forklifts when required.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Reworld is seeking a Metal Recovery Technician to operate and maintain residue, ferrous, and non-ferrous systems, including ash/ferrous load-out via overhead crane. The role requires strict safety practices and the ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyors, motors, and PLC systems.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of experience with heavy industrial machinery or strong mechanical aptitude, with welding skills a plus.