Mechanic II

The Mechanic II reports to the Maintenance Manager. The Technician is responsible for repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment by conducting quality control analysis to evaluate performance while ensuring all efforts comply with the company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. The Mechanic II must possess knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

This position operates under flexible parameters. The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets of the role. Providing the highest quality product safely, effectively and efficiently decreases accidents and errors and increases profits.

$42.00 to $47.00 Hourly

• Adheres strictly to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers and visitors.
• Repairs and replaces broken or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment.
• Maintains the operating condition of industrial production and processing machinery and equipment.
• Reassembles equipment after inspections, testing, or repairs.
• Operates newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
• Records repairs and maintenance performed.
• Repairs and replaces damaged or worn parts.
• Tests mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
• Reads and understands operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Diagnoses faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
• Provides assistance throughout the yard as needed.
• Performs special projects as assigned.

• Supports the Company’s Internal Control process which includes understanding, communicating, and complying with defined internal controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to the policies, procedures, and controls to better align with the business.
• Communicates upward problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions.

Direct contact with Maintenance Manager and operations production employees. Communicates via face‑to‑face interaction.

This position is regularly exposed to all weather conditions. Physical hazards such as noise, fumes, and dirt are present due to the equipment, machinery, and scrap as would be found throughout the scrap yard. Safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, and face shields must be worn to eliminate risks associated with these hazards. Travel is not required for this position.

Handling multiple safety and maintenance issues increases pressure. Work load may be unpredictable and pressure can be substantial during peak times. Critical deadlines require considerable adaptability. Disturbances of workflow and/or irregularities in the work schedule are expected and occur intermittently. Extra hours may be required, sometimes on weekends, weekdays, and holidays.

Stand for up to 12 hours a day; lift and carry up to 100 pounds occasionally; crouch or bend at the knees occasionally to increase visibility; stoop or bend at the waist occasionally to increase visibility; reach at arm’s length frequently or overhead occasionally; twist and turn at the neck and trunk; walk frequently on uneven ground; handle and grasp tools and parts continually;

communicate by speech and hearing continually. Visual acuity needed for close detail work. Mental dexterity needed as Mechanic II will work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.

High School diploma or GED Certification required. 5 years of experience assisting skilled trades persons in the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment required. Candidates with an Associate’s degree in Heavy Duty Truck or Heavy Equipment Repair and 2 years of relevant experience may also be…