Shredder Maintenance Technician

UNAVAILABLE; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly bonus

Paid vacation time

10 paid holidays

Company paid life insurance

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

Job summary

OmniSource is seeking a Maintenance Technician to inspect, repair and maintain shredding equipment in our Corpus Christi facilities. You’ll focus on the auto shredder operation, performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing issues and restoring uptime in a heavy‑duty industrial setting.

You’ll work with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding and PLCs, adhere to lockout/tagout, and operate maintenance vehicles as required. Strong safety culture and 3–5 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficient in schematics, hydraulics, pneumatics, blueprints, welding and fabrication.
• Ability to analyze issues, troubleshoot malfunctions and find solutions.
• Experience maintaining industrial machinery, preferably shredders or heavy‑duty equipment.
• Must operate maintenance vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Experience with three‑phase and single‑phase electrical repairs.
• Basic welding and fabrication to repair components.
• Arc welding with stick and MIG.
• Understand programmable logic controllers.
• Able to inspect equipment and pre-empt problems.
• Commitment to safety and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Preferred: 3–5 years in industrial maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspect shredder components like hammers, grates and liners for wear, lubricate moving parts, check hydraulics.
• Perform scheduled maintenance per manufacturer guidelines.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns.
• Diagnose, replace worn parts, repair hydraulics to minimize downtime.
• Assist with installation of utilities and equipment.
• Adhere to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Schematics & diagrams

Hydraulics

Pneumatic diagrams

Mechanical blueprints

Welding

Fabrication

Troubleshooting

Electrical repairs

Programmable logic controllers

Safety & lockout/tagout

Vehicle operation

Tools

Arc welding - stick

Mig welding

Fabrication tools

Hydraulic systems tools

Job description

Subsidiary

OmniSource

Overview

An Omni Maintenance Technician is responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining machinery, equipment and systems to ensure efficient operation. This specific position will work primarily on the auto shredder operation.

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspect shredder components like hammers, grates and liners for wear and tear, lubricate moving parts, check hydraulic systems.
• Perform scheduled maintenance tasks according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• React to emergency breakdowns.
• Diagnose mechanical issues with the shredder, identify faulty components, replace worn parts, repair hydraulic leaks, and address malfunctions to minimize downtime.
• Assist with installation of utilities and equipment.
• Adhere to all safety protocols when working around the shredder, including the use of proper personal protective equipment and follow lockout/tagout procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proficient in comprehending schematics, hydraulics, and pneumatic diagrams, mechanical blueprints, welding, and fabricating skills.
• Ability to analyze issues, troubleshoot malfunctions, and find effective solutions.
• Prior experience maintaining industrial machinery, preferably shredders or similar heavy‑duty equipment.
• Must be able to operate maintenance vehicles and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Experience in three phase and single phase electrical repairs.
• Must be able to perform general electrical repairs.
• Ability to perform basic welding and fabrication tasks to repair components as needed.
• Must be able to arc weld with stick and mig abilities.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical repairs without direct supervision.
• Must have working understanding of programmable logistic controllers.
• Ability to thoroughly inspect equipment and identify potential problems before they become major issues.
• Commit to safety practices and follow safety regulations related to operating heavy machinery.

Preferred:

• 3-5 years industrial maintenance experience.

Wage:

• Up to $23.00 base per hour

Benefits:

• Paid weekly bonus
• Paid vacation time
• 10 paid holidays
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with annual company contribution
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit sharing
• Annual stock awards
• Stock purchase plan with 15% company match
• Employee tuition reimbursement
• Dependent scholarships
• Comprehensive employee discount database
• Supplied uniforms

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.