Maintenance Technician; Nights

Company Description

Blue Scope Recycling is a full-service, ferrous scrap metal recycler with processing facilities in Waterloo, IN, Delta, OH, and Mansfield, OH. Blue Scope Recycling buys scrap from industrial generators, wholesale suppliers, and the general public, focusing on delivering the highest level of service.

The Maintenance Technician I maintains and services the plant and mobile equipment in the scrap yard, performs preventative maintenance and routine repairs, conducts periodic safety and maintenance inspections to evaluate equipment for replacement and identify wear and damage. The technician uses technical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics to install, troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair equipment, engines, and compressors. A Maintenance Technician I orders parts needed for replacement and coordinates with service providers to complete maintenance tasks.

• Maintain and service the plant and mobile equipment in the scrap yard.
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine repairs.
• Conduct periodic safety and maintenance inspections to evaluate equipment for replacement and identify wear and damage.
• Use technical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics to install, troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair equipment, engines, and compressors.
• Order parts needed for replacement and coordinate with service providers.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment; primarily loaders, shears, grapple, skid steers, forklifts, tractor/trailer, shredder, conveyor systems, hydraulic systems, PLC’s.
• Weld, grind, set up welds, and torch.
• Set up and break down machinery.
• Use a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or work order system to track and document activities.
• Follow established safety procedures and regulations for hazardous materials handling.

High school diploma or GED. 1+ years of related experience, or completion of a trade apprenticeship or technical training. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, generally 8–12 hours per shift.
• Perform frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and reaching.
• Must be capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work in outdoor environments in a range of weather conditions, such as heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Work in proximity to heavy machinery and high–noise environments while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to wear required PPE for extended periods.

• No budget responsibility.
• No direct or indirect reports.
• Work authorization: no sponsorship available.

The benefits include health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement. A total compensation plan and outstanding benefits package support our goal.

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran Blue Scope is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.