Shredder Maintenance Mechanic

External SA Recycling; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Weekly pay

Company provided uniforms and PPE

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

A recycling company in St. Louis is seeking a Shredder Maintenance Mechanic to handle the repair and maintenance of various systems in an outdoor environment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and conducting service tasks for hydraulic and electrical systems, ensuring a safe working area. The ideal candidate will have relevant technical qualifications or experience and the ability to work in varying weather conditions. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in a scrap metal recycling yard or heavy industrial environment preferred.
• Willingness to work in varied weather conditions.
• Must pass a drug screen, physical exam, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic troubleshooting and repair tasks for hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
• Complete routine inspections and maintenance tasks with minimal production interruptions.
• Inspect, install, and repair motors, belts, sensors, and safety guards.
• Maintain metal and belt conveyor systems.
• Document all work performed.

Skills

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Mechanical repair skills

Welding and metal fabrication

Bilingual (English and 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
• Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.