Assembly Mechanic

Job Description: Summary Description The Mechanic travels to various company yards to repair stationary and mobile equipment. Job Duties Drive company mechanic truck to various yards in a given region Trouble shoot problems with machinery Repair engines, engine-cooling systems, drivetrain parts, brake systems, and basic electrical parts Remove and replace parts of hydraulic systems and tool attachments (shears, forks, grapples) Remove and repair some body parts, ladders, platforms, catwalks, and engine covers Perform limited torch cutting and welding Drive company mechanic truck to various yards in a given region Clean up work area at the end of shift Keep work areas neat and orderly Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions Organizing materials to have more effective use of space Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner Inspection to ensure cleanup is completed Effective housekeeping in workplace area is an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members. Qualifications Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are "grandfathered" into their positions. Must pass a medical physical and drug test Must pass a background check Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus Ability to: communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands Diesel Mechanic school or certification preferred Previous experience hydraulic repairs a plus Forklift experience a plus Job Expectations Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures. Physical Requirements Work Environment: Scrap yard, large equipment metal processing area Equipment & Tools: Yard equipment, electrical Safety equipment, hand tools, and PPE specialized for electricians. Physical Demand Level: Moderate, Work Capacity: Mechanic Work Capacity Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, smell, touch and taste Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, gripping, twisting SA Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Why SA Recycling? SA Recycling is a full-service ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycler and processor. Recognized as an industry leader in metal recycling, we operate over more than 150 recycling centers located throughout Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio, Florida, Missouri, Arkansas, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania. SA Recycling is a one-stop shop for all your recycling needs, accepting all types of scrap metal, ranging from cars and appliances to plumbing fixtures, electrical wire, aluminum cans and other household recyclables. Whether you are cleaning out your garage or scrapping out obsolete items from your home or business, we not only accept and recycle your material, but we will also pay you top prices for your metal with fast and friendly service. Our professional logistics team offers industry leading roll off box service for job-site recycling and collection. We understand the importance of recycling to the local economy as well as the global trade market. By processing millions of tons of scrap each year, SA Recycling aids in meeting the demands of both domestic and international manufacturers. We closely monitor market trends to offer our customers the most competitive prices and create strong customer relationships through honesty and integrity. Our facilities are designed with safety and efficiency in mind for both employees and customers. Our equipment is maintained and updated regularly, and our scales are calibrated quarterly. Several of our facilities employ state-of-the-art Mega-Shredders that shred large volumes of metal in just seconds, supplying a refined form of ferrous metal that steel mills prefer. Our innovations include an industry-first sorting system designed to improve our ability to recover aluminum, brass, and other non-ferrous metals from the shredded ferrous material. The impact recycling has on our environment is of great concern to us. SA Recycling provides a viable resource to prevent material from becoming solid waste and therefor easing the burden on landfills. We strive to improve on our current technology and are finding innovative ways of increasing the percentages of scrap recycled. The mission of SA Recycling is to redefine the Scrap Metal Industry to meet today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities by being the industry leader in safety and environmental compliance, by building lasting customer relationships, by fostering professional growth for our employees, and by sharing our success with the community. SA Recycling is committed to meeting customer requirements. SA Recycling is committed to continual improvement. SA Recycling is committed to the prevention of pollution and prevention of injury and ill health. SA Recycling is committed to comply with applicable legal and other requirements relative to the environmental and occupational health and safety aspects of our business. SA Recycling is committed to providing a framework for setting and reviewing quality, environmental, health and safety objectives and targets. SA Recycling is committed to continuous improvement achieved through monitoring of objectives and targets and rigorous evaluation of our management system. SA Recycling is committed to communicating and reinforcing this policy throughout our company, as well as, to our customers, our suppliers and to the public. The mission of SA Recycling is to redefine the Scrap Metal Industry to meet today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities by being the industry leader in safety and environmental compliance, by building lasting customer relationships, by fostering professional growth for our employees, and by sharing our success with the community. #J-18808-Ljbffr