Industrial Maintenance Laborer

Summary

The Maintenance Laborer will be responsible to perform preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance to equipment, machines, and all associated support equipment at the yard location. This position will work closely with operations, maintenance, environmental, or some combination of all.

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:

• Knowledgeable in all aspects of basic hand tools and proper use.
• Knowledgeable in the use of safety practices.
• Knowledgeable on the proper inspection, removal, installation and alignment and lubrication of bearings, gears, belts and chains.
• Able to troubleshoot and repair the following: Complex electrical systems; Complex hydraulic systems.
• Various cylinders, valves, accumulators and pumps and the numerous hydraulic fluids used in these systems.
• Perform assignments in a timely manner
• Work autonomously or act as an effective team member, exhibiting good inter-personal skills
• Learn and work in accordance with procedures and instructions. Policies, and safety, environmental and security rules and guidelines

Qualifications:

• Degree/certificate from a technical school; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Required experience or course work in maintenance principles and machine repair practices.
• Good mechanical aptitude and math skills.
• Strong analytical skills and theoretical background in mechanical systems.
• Strong team player.
• Industry experience in scrap, metal preferred.
• Excellent written, organization and verbal communication skill.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Problem solving skills.

Work Hours:
Typically Monday through Friday with a 40-50 hour work week. Overtime and weekends will be scheduled as required.

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.

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.