Metal Recovery Technician - Sustainable Waste Processing

Reworld Projects, LLC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

401(k) with match

Life and AD&D insurance

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Parental leave

Educational assistance

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a Metal Recovery Technician to safely operate and maintain equipment for residue, ferrous, and non-ferrous systems at our Newark, NJ facility. Daily tasks include monitoring conveyors, magnets and PLC control centers, with a focus on safe operation and preventative maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of heavy industrial machinery experience, a valid license, and be able to lift 50 pounds. Welding skills are a plus and willingness to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• At least one year of experience operating heavy industrial machinery or demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Outdoor/indoor work in all weather; long periods of standing and physical exertion.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and repair equipment for residue, ferrous and non-ferrous systems, including ash/ferrous load-out via overhead crane.
• Monitor earth magnet conveyors, belt conveyors, motors, gearboxes, vibrating pans, ECS magnets and related equipment.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance (gearbox/motor changes, belt changes, bearing/roller replacements, guarding and structural repairs).
• Possess basic welding skills (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW) as a plus.
• Operate front-end loaders, skid steers, man-lifts, Lull’s and forklifts; shifts may include nights/weekends.

Skills

Heavy machinery experience

Mechanical aptitude

Lockout/Tagout

Welding (SMAW/GTAW/GMAW)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Reworld is seeking a Metal Recovery Technician to safely operate and maintain equipment for residue, ferrous, and non-ferrous systems at our Newark, NJ facility. Daily tasks include monitoring conveyors, magnets and PLC control centers, with a focus on safe operation and preventative maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of heavy industrial machinery experience, a valid license, and be able to lift 50 pounds. Welding skills are a plus and willingness to work varied shifts.