Mechanic​/Parts Puller

Position: Mechanic / Parts Puller
About the Job

The Mechanic / Parts Puller Laborer will be responsible locating, identifying, and removing automotive or mechanical parts from vehicles or equipment. This role will require attention to detail, basic mechanical knowledge, and the ability to work independently, sometimes in outdoor conditions. Specific tasks include pulling parts, verifying accuracy, labeling, and potentially assisting with shipping and receiving. Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• Life Insurance - $25,000 (100% employer paid).
• Medical & Dental (70% employer paid).
• 401(k) - up to 2.5% employer match.
• Employee Referral - up to $1,000.
• 8.5 Paid Holidays.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days.
• Vision Insurance (Out of Pocket).
• Flexible Spending Account (Out of Pocket).
• Aflac Services (Out of Pocket).
• Safety Toe Boot & Safety Glasses Reimbursement annually.

Essential Job Functions:

• Accurately finding and identifying the correct parts based on orders or requests.
• Safely and efficiently removing parts from vehicles or equipment.
• Package parts for delivery and handle any related paperwork.
• Maintaining inventory to keep track of parts and where they are located in the yard.
• Operate heavy equipment when assigned.
• Clean and prepare jobsite and yard in a tidy and safe manner.
• Remove fluids such as gas or oil from vehicles and place fluids in the appropriately labeled containers.
• Remove tires from vehicles.
• Use a variety of tools and machines; blowtorches, forklifts, loaders, lifts, power drills, grinders, saws, pressure washers, and water spraying equipment.
• Perform tasks maintaining all health, safety, and environmental rules and ensure work is completed in a safe and responsible manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Understanding of basic automotive or mechanical systems and parts.
• Attention to detail, ability to accurately identify and verify parts.
• Ability to lift and carry parts / material weighing at least 50 pounds.
• Being able to operate bobcats, forklifts, and loaders.
• Quick learner who can follow directions with good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or as a team.
• Organized, consistent, and good at multitasking
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently.
• Work outside in various weather conditions year-round.

Metalico is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Company

Metalico is a leading full-service, broadly diversified scrap metal recycler, principally operating in the Northeastern United States. Our scrap operations source, buy, process, and sell four distinct groups of commodity metals for use in the manufacture of new products: +We recycle scrap steel and iron, which is sold primarily to domestic mills and foundries. +We recycle non-ferrous metals, principally aluminum, copper, lead, and nickel-based steel and high temperature alloys.

These products are sold to domestic manufacturers and, to a lesser extent, to the export markets. +We buy catalytic converters and recover platinum, palladium, and rhodium, known as Platinum Group Metals (PGM's). These precious metals are typically refined and reused by industry in emissions control devices. Metalico today employs 600 people in 27 operating locations across 6 states. Metalico is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey.