Industrial Maintenance Technician

Company Description

Interco is a global metals trading and recycling company headquartered in St. Louis with facilities in Missouri and Illinois. The company buys, sells, and processes nonferrous metals and electronics scrap worldwide utilizing established partnerships with end consumers in the United States, Europe, Latin America, and Asia.

Job Description

The Interco Maintenance Technician performs general facility maintenance and repairs to the interior and exterior of the buildings. Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing the fixtures, appliances, and equipment as well as the setup, installation, and maintenance of company production equipment and machinery.


Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative and repair maintenance on machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipe, and electrical systems
• Dismantle, install, test, and troubleshoot machinery and equipment
• Document preventative and repair maintenance as instructed
• Metal repair and fabrication
• Install and repair electrical apparatus and components
• Maintain work area in safe, neat, and orderly condition
• Display a constructive, helpful attitude and promote a positive working environment
• Ability to conduct minor repairs on forklifts, bobcats and excavators such as pins, hydraulic hoses, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager, or as necessary to ensure effective and efficient plant operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand, and speak English
• Knowledge of single and 3 phase electricity up to 480 volts, including the use of a multimeter for the purpose of troubleshooting
• Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics and diagrams
• Operate hand and power tools to include grinders, saws, drills, etc.
• Ability to accept direction, and communicate clearly with supervisors, peers, and other employees
• Self-motivated and capable of completing activities with minimal supervision
• Completion of Industrial Maintenance or other relevant course, or 5 years minimum equivalent experience
• Experience with hydraulic systems is a plus.

Physical Demands and Abilities:

• Frequently standing, walking, reaching, and using hands and fingers is required.
• Sitting, kneeling, stooping, and climbing may be necessary on occasion.
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. is frequently expected.
• Talking and hearing are essential for the role.
• Good close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the capacity to adjust focus are required.

Additional Information

• $50,000-$70,000 per year.
• 100% Company-paid Medical, Dental, Vision
• 100% Company-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
• Company paid $25K life insurance policy
• Accelerated paid Vacation time
• 401(k) with generous company match after one year
• Salary plus annual performance review and bonus

As a matter of company policy, Interco does not sponsor employment visas or hire from out of the USA nor does the company sponsor candidates who do not currently reside within the USA without an existing H-1B visa.

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that will be required. Interco reserves the right to modify this job description at any time, including assigning or reassigning job duties or eliminating this position at any time.

Candidate information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Work remotely: No

Company Description

Interco has been recycling computers, batteries, metals, and electronics with a focused track record of innovation and integrity since 1996. The company specializes in the placement of smelter-ready materials catering to commercial, industrial, dealer, and government organizations nationwide.


The Interco recycling facilities are separated into three departments: nonferrous metals, computers and electronics, and battery processing. The nonferrous facility is located on the 40-acre main campus in Madison (IL) while the computers and electronics are processed in Edwardsville where the Administrative and some logistics offices are located. The commercial department is located on The Hill in St. Louis.