Company Description

BlueScope Recycling is a full-service, ferrous scrap metal recycler with processing facilities in Waterloo, IN, Delta, OH, and Mansfield, OH. BlueScope Recycling buys scrap from industrial generators, wholesale suppliers, and the general public, focusing on delivering the highest level of service. 

As a processor, BlueScope Recycling transforms raw ferrous scrap into specification melt products for primary and secondary producers of iron, steel, and stainless steel.

BlueScope Recycling focuses on achieving long-term sustainable growth by applying extensive knowledge and experience to support the unique needs of generators and consumers of scrap metal.

BlueScope Recycling is part of the BlueScope family of businesses. For over 100 years, BlueScope has continued to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology, and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright, and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas, and perspective can help shape our future – we look forward to hearing them!

Job Description

Summary: Active in the day-to-day preventive maintenance, repair, and fabrication necessary to maintain facility shredding machinery including conveyors, shredder, tools, heavy equipment, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of processing/shredding equipment: compressors, conveyors, shredders, screens, electric motors, electric tools, and air tools.
• Rigging, lifting, and relocating a variety of complex, heavy machines, equipment, and components.
• Operating personal lifts and material handling tools.
• Ensuring manufacturing processes are capable with respect to quality specifications.
• Performing unexpected repairs.
• Performing assigned duties with little or no supervision or instruction.
• Applying knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to maintenance work.
• Maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
• Following all safety policies and procedures.
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Maintenance experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical prints, diagrams, and technical repair manuals preferred
• Knowledge of machinery and tools used, including: torch/welding equipment, minor electrical work, hydraulics, and hand tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns and repair as necessary.
• Ability to make steel fabrications via measuring, cutting, bending, and welding.
• Knowledge in the general repair of processing/manufacturing equipment.
• Understanding of OSHA regulations and implementation of safety regulations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with other employees in the facility, both verbally and in writing.
• Willing to share ideas, techniques, and procedures with coworkers.
• Ability to work independently.

Physical Requirements:

• Walk, sit, stand, stoop for long periods of time
• Able to lift 30 lbs.
• Exposure to physical operations in scrap recycling facilities, including walking/climbing in active industrial yards with uneven surfaces in inclement weather

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

BlueScope Recycling Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion are a driving force in the success of our company.