Shredder Maintenance Mechanic

SA Recycling LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical options

Dental and vision care

Matching 401(k)

Company-paid Basic Life

Wellness programs

Paid vacation

Weekly pay

Company provided uniforms and PPE

Potential to work overtime

Job summary

A recycling and waste management company in St. Louis is seeking a Shredder Maintenance Mechanic. The role involves repairing and maintaining auto shredders and associated systems, adhering to safety standards. Ideal candidates should have technical maintenance qualifications and experience in an industrial environment. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered, including weekly pay and provided uniforms.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a scrap metal recycling yard or industrial settings is an advantage.
• Willingness to work outside in varying weather conditions.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish a plus.
• Must pass drug screen, physical and background check.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Conduct routine inspections and troubleshooting tasks.
• Maintain safe and clean working areas.
• Document all work performed accurately.
• Maintain accurate records of all work performed.
• Communicate effectively with team members in a safety-conscious manner.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly working area.
• Comply with SA Recycling Safety and Environmental procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting hydraulic systems

Electrical system maintenance

Mechanical repair

Plumbing system knowledge

Welding skills

Machining skills

Troubleshooting

Safety standards

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Education

Vocational/Technical Industrial Maintenance Mechanic degree

Tools

Forklift

Skid steer

Hoists

Job description

We are looking for diligent, dependable and safety-minded individuals to join our team as a Shredder Maintenance Mechanic. As a Shredder Maintenance Mechanic, you will be responsible for the repair, maintenance, and inspection of our auto shredder and concentrator. You will also perform basic to intermediate repair/troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and repairs for all hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems; and will perform welding, machining, and metal fabrication.

This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

You will have:

• A long-term career with a secure industry (recycling).
• Competitive compensation that rewards performance.
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care, matching 401(k), company-paid Basic Life, wellness programs, and paid vacation.
• Weekly Pay
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Potential to work overtime

Responsibilities for a Shredder Maintenance Mechanic

• Conduct basic to moderately complex diagnostic, troubleshooting, and service and repair tasks for hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems for the auto shredder and concentrator.
• Complete routine inspections for misalignment, wear, and defect and conduct routine maintenance tasks with limited interruptions to production.
• Inspect, install, rig, modify, remove, and repair motors, belts, sensors, safety guards, etc.
• Maintain metal and belt conveyor systems.
• Maintains exact records of all work performed.
• Communicates and works well with others in a safe and professional manner.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly working area.
• Performs all tasks fully within SA Recycling’s Safety and Environmental practices and procedures.

Qualifications for a Shredder Maintenance Mechanic:

• Vocational/Technical Industrial Maintenance Mechanic degree, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Experience working in a scrap metal recycling yard or medium to heavy industrial environment preferred.
• Willingness to work in varied weather conditions.
• Experience in using industrial equipment such as a forklift, skid steer, and hoists preferred.
• Must be willing to complete, and successfully pass a drug screen, physical and background check.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

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