Maintenance Mechanic

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Regular Full TIme Cicero, IL, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $25.00 To $35.00 Hourly

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 700+ team members across 11 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.

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.

• 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 and demonstrate understanding of company policies, rules and training
• Other duties as assigned

• 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 Maintenance Mechanic
• Must be skilled at welding, electrical work, and hydraulics
• Possessing skills and a basic understanding of the recycling industry and related equipment a plus
• Must have 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, walking, 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…