Maintenance Mechanic

Position Overview: Performs routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures on equipment, processing machinery, and general facility maintenance.

Reporting Structure: Reports to the Maintenance and Facilities Manager

Primary Objectives:

· 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 job and uses resources in order to achieve cost effective results

Minimum Training Requirements

· Basic on-the-job training that satisfies the Primary Objectives of the specific position (as noted above)

· ISO / RIOS & QEHS Overview

· Housekeeping & Slips, Trips and Falls

· Electrical Safety

· Personal Protective Equipment

· Hearing Conservation

· Lockout Tagout

· Hazard Communication, GHS & Eyewash Locations

· First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, CPR & AED

· Confined Space

· Pedestrian, Forklift & Heavy Equipment Safety

· Safe Lifting & Back Injury Prevention

· Tool Safety

· Fire Prevention, Extinguishers & Torch Safety

· Emergency and Evacuation Plans

· Incident Reporting

· Working In the Heat / Cold

· Zero Tolerance / Reasonable Suspicion

· Significant Aspects and Impacts

· SPCC: Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

· Reviews record of scheduled maintenance activities and record work performed and materials used

· Facilitates a safe work environment by taking corrective action per monthly facility safety inspections

· Performs preventive maintenance procedures on scrap processing equipment

· 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

· Demonstrate understanding of company policies, rules and trainings

· Other duties as assigned

Desired Characteristics:

· High School Diploma (or equivalent) required

· 3 or more years work experience in a similar role in a similar industry, with a strong mechanical background

· Must possess basic reading and writing skills in English; ability to understand detailed instructions and repair manuals in English

· Must work effectively independently, with others and as part of a team

· Must be skilled at welding, electrical work, and hydraulics

· Skills / basic understanding of the recycling industry and related equipment a plus!

· Possesses technical understanding and attention to detail

· Must be able to work a flexible work schedule and be available on call for urgent matters

· Must own basic set of tools to be used on site

· Must have the ability to perform the physical tasks of the job such as working in elevated and difficult positions as well as frequent bending, standing, and lifting (50-75 lbs)

· Bilingual Spanish not required, but a plus!

· Ability to work in various environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, dusty, dirty and/or wet conditions

· Candidate must pass a pre-employment physical, background and credit check.

· Able to fulfill flexible scheduling requirements as determined by the manager and / or business needs of the operation