Millwright- 2nd Shift

Metalico; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Medical & Dental

401(k) match

Employee Referral bonus

8.5 Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Tooling/Safety footwear reimbursement

Job summary

Metalico is hiring a maintenance technician for its Pittsburgh yard to perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on shredders, ASR plant equipment, and conveyors. The role emphasizes welding, fabrication, lubrication, and safety compliance after production hours.

The shift runs 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with overtime and weekend work as needed. A 2-dollar shift differential applies to this heavy industry position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in heavy industry preferred.
• Basic welding and torch cutting experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of industrial equipment.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and procedures.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Physically capable of lifting 50+ lbs, climbing, and working in confined or elevated spaces.
• Willingness to work 2nd shift, overtime, and occasional weekends.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on shredder and ASR plant equipment after production hours.
• Inspect machinery for wear, damage, and potential failures, and complete necessary repairs.
• Service and maintain conveyors, motors, bearings, gearboxes, belts, pulleys, and separation systems.
• Replace wear parts such as shredder hammers, liners, and grates.
• Perform welding and fabrication work to repair or reinforce equipment and structures.
• Lubricate, adjust, and align mechanical components to ensure proper operation.
• Complete maintenance checklists and document work performed.
• Assist with planned shutdown maintenance and larger repair projects.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Independent worker

Safety-conscious

Ability to read schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding

Torch cutting

Job description

Job Summary:

Responsible for performing preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance to equipment, machines, and all associated support equipment at the yard location. This position is primarily responsible for performing preventive maintenance and scheduled repairs after daily production has ended, ensuring all equipment is properly serviced, inspected, and ready for the next day’s operation. They will work on heavy industrial equipment including shredders, conveyors, and material separation systems, utilizing mechanical skills, welding, and fabrication as needed. They will also work closely with operations, maintenance, environmental, or some combination of all.

Work Hours:

• 3pm till 11:30pm.
• The employee will work a Monday – Friday 45+hr work week.
• Overtime and weekend work may be required for extended maintenance or shutdowns.
• $2 Shift Differential.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform preventive maintenance on shredder and ASR plant equipment after production hours.
• Inspect machinery for wear, damage, and potential failures, and complete necessary repairs.
• Service and maintain conveyors, motors, bearings, gearboxes, belts, pulleys, and separation systems.
• Replace wear parts such as shredder hammers, liners, and grates.
• Perform welding and fabrication work to repair or reinforce equipment and structures.
• Lubricate, adjust, and align mechanical components to ensure proper operation.
• Complete maintenance checklists and document work performed.
• Assist with planned shutdown maintenance and larger repair projects.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience (scrap, steel, mining, or similar heavy industry preferred).
• Basic welding and torch cutting experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of industrial equipment.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and procedures.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Physically capable of lifting 50+ lbs, climbing, and working in confined or elevated spaces.
• Willingness to work 2nd shift, overtime, and occasional weekends
• Basic computer skills are required.

Benefits:

• Life Insurance - $25,000 (100% employer paid).
• Medical & Dental (70% employer paid).
• 401(k) - up to 2.5% employer match.
• Employee Referral - up to $1,000.
• 8.5 Paid Holidays.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days.
• Vision Insurance (Out of Pocket).
• Flexible Spending Account (Out of Pocket).
• Aflac Services (Out of Pocket).
• Safety Toe Boot & Safety Glasses Reimbursement annually.

Metalico is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidavit Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.