Maintenance Technician

About the Job

Responsible for performing 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 basic hand tools and proper use.
• Knowledgeable of the proper inspection, removal, installation, and alignment, and lubrication of bearings, gears, belts, conveyors, and chains.
• Must be willing and able to work with heavy equipment when needed.
• Able to troubleshoot and repair the following: electrical systems, hydraulic systems, various cylinders, valves, accumulators, and pumps.
• Must be comfortable working at heights.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 - 3 years maintenance experience, preferred.
• Able to troubleshoot and repair the following: electrical systems, hydraulic systems, various cylinders, valves, accumulators, and pumps.
• Strong analytical skills and theoretical background in mechanical systems.
• Industrial mill, shredder, or mining experience preferred.
• Excellent written, organization, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Problem-solving skills required.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Ability to weld required.

Work Hours: The employee will work a Monday - Friday 45+hr work week. Hours and overtime will be required to meet production and business needs.

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.