Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Over the last forty years, United Scrap Metal (“USM”) has grown from $200 and a rental truck into one of the largest full-service recyclers in the country. Today, the team continues to pioneer innovative, solutions-driven recycling programs through ethical and sustainable practices. This has earned them both National acclaim and recognition with the achievement of several dozen awards. With 400+ team members across 6 locations nationally, the company’s commitment to excellence is reflected in an outstanding client retention rate across several thousand customers throughout North America. This substantial growth is further supported by strong consumer partnerships who recognize a consistent delivery of high quality non-ferrous and ferrous material via truck, container, rail and barge shipment. Equally as important, is the expansion of the team’s focus on philanthropy, sustainability, diversity, and safety / compliance. A unique mission exists in making a positive impact in the lives of others, throughout the communities in which they live, work and service. USM is proud to make a difference for its clients, consumers and local communities as it continues to drive forward into the next forty years and beyond.

Position Overview :

Performs routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures on equipment, processing machinery as well as to the general facility. Reports to the Maintenance and Facilities Manager.

Summary of Responsibilities :

• Performs preventive maintenance procedures on a variety of scrap processing equipment
• Ensures proper preventive maintenance procedures are followed and executed while maintaining equipment and facilities in good working order
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information
• Performs open jobs and uses resources in order to achieve cost effective results
• Reviews records of scheduled maintenance activities and records work performed and materials used
• Facilitates a safe work environment by taking corrective action per monthly facility safety inspections
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications and establishing personal networks
• Performs work per company goals, manager’s priorities and / or documented procedures
• Must possess skills to repair the following brand of equipment : Toyota & Komatsu forklifts, Caterpillar skid loaders, Sennebogen & Liebherr excavators, Harris Baler, belt & bucket conveyors, shears, and industrial metal processing equipment
• Operates industrial powered lift truck as required
• Must demonstrate competency in all aspects of the job and company objectives
• Demonstrates understanding of company policies, rules and trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Characteristics :

Minimum Safety Training Requirements

We strive to demonstrate our Core Values in all positions at USM :

Trust

USM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. USM will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. USM is a Zero Impairment Workplace. USM provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your Talent Acquisition contact or another member of our People Development Team. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.