Recycling Center Maintenance Mechanic, PA

East Penn Manufacturing Company; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Group insurance (vision, medical, dent

401K savings plan

Annual bonus

9 paid holidays and 10 paid vacation

Job summary

East Penn Manufacturing Company is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic in our Recycling Center. The role focuses on maintaining, repairing, and improving recycling equipment and hydraulic systems, with welding of carbon and stainless steel, torch work, and occasional rigging.

Expect 2nd/3rd shift work, 40 hours with overtime, and a supportive team environment. East Penn emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement, offering strong benefits and opportunity for growth within a stable

Qualifications

• Strong hydraulic knowledge
• Ability to weld carbon and stainless steel
• Ability to use heating and cutting torch
• Ability to operate a plasma cutter
• Must be able to operate mobile equipment
• Team player with ability to work with others
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, rebuild, troubleshoot and install recycling equipment and systems
• Rebuild hydraulic cylinders up to 4 1/2 feet
• Welding fabrication of carbon and stainless steel
• Some rigging of hoists
• Operates mobile equipment
• Maintains regular attendance
• Ability to work mandatory overtime
• Performs other duties as requested by Management
• Produce a high quality product
• Maintain proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices

Skills

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Welding carbon and stainless steel

Heating and cutting torch use

Plasma cutting

Operate mobile equipment

Team player

Work in hot and cold environments

Job description

Get to know East Penn!

East Penn is a stable, essential employer!

At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone. We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. Almost 40% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus program for all, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

Our hiring process may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help in the initial review of applications by identifying candidates whose qualifications best match job requirements. These tools do not make hiring decisions. All final hiring decisions regarding interviews and employment are made by our employee recruiting and hiring teams.

East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EOE/VEVRAA

Overview

Make a difference and join a company that powers the world. Become part of our East Penn family as a Maintenance Mechanic in our Recyling Center today!

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Wages up to $35

Opportunities primarily available on 2nd and 3rd shift.

Consistent schedule and guaranteed 40 hours with opportunity for overtime.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, Repair, Rebuild, Troubleshoot and Install Recycling Equipment and Systems
• Rebuild hydraulic cylinders up to 4 1/2 feet
• Welding Fabrication - welding carbon and stainless steel
• Some rigging of hoists
• Operates mobile equipment
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Ability to work mandatory over time.
• Performs other duties as requested by Management.
• Responsible for producing a high quality product.
• Responsible for proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

These tasks are considered essential elements of the job.

Qualifications

Strong hydraulic knowledge required

Ability to weld carbon and stainless steel

Aiblity to use a heating and cutting torch

Ability to operate a plasma cutter

Must be able to operator mobile equipment

Team player and the ability to work with others

Ability to work in hot and cold environment

East Penn Benefits

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group insurance that includes vision, medical, dental and prescription coverage
• 401K savings plan
• Annual bonus
• 9 paid holidays and 10 paid vacation days
• Employee assistance programs
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities

Maintenance employees have the benefit of company supplied tools during their career at East Penn.