Hands-on Recycling Maintenance Manager

Company Background and Job Summary

Federal Recycling is a leading independent recycling company with 100 years' experience helping customers recycle their waste and build profitable, sustainable operations. We seek talented individuals to be part of "Where Green is Going" as we deliver the most innovative, forward-thinking recycling and waste management solutions, enabling our customers to become leaders in recycling/waste programs for their industries.

Federal Recycling is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager to support daily operations at our Jefferson City, MO recycling facility. This is a working manager role responsible for leading maintenance activities while actively performing repairs, troubleshooting equipment issues, and supporting plant operations.

The ideal candidate is mechanically skilled, safety-focused, and comfortable working directly on equipment including balers, conveyors, forklifts, loaders, and other industrial machinery. This position plays a key role in minimizing downtime, maintaining equipment reliability, and ensuring safe and efficient facility operations.

The Maintenance Manager will work closely with plant leadership, operators, and vendors while also leading day-to-day maintenance priorities and supporting the overall safety culture of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on machinery and equipment including balers, conveyors, forklifts and loaders etc.

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues

• Read and interpret manuals for equipment

• Perform required maintenance and service

• Fabricate parts when needed

• Supervise maintenance activities and ensure compliance with safety regulations

• Conduct inspections to identify and resolve issues

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a complex and constantly changing environment

• Proficiency in reading schematics and blueprints

• Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge

• Ability to weld and fabricate parts

• Leadership skills for supervising maintenance tasks

• Customer service orientation for interacting with staff and vendors

Education / Experience

• Three years of facilities maintenance experience

• Pneumatic & Hydraulic knowledge

• Strong recycling experience or related field preferred

Physical Demands

This role frequently requires sitting, talking, hearing, and using hands to handle materials or controls. Regular activities include walking, standing, and occasional stooping or reaching. The position involves lifting items up to 50 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Federal Recycling is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.