Scrap Metal Maintenance Technician

Summary

The Maintenance Technician is an entry-level, hands-on position responsible for assisting maintenance personnel with the daily maintenance, cleaning, inspection, and basic repair of equipment and machinery throughout the facility. Under the direction of experienced maintenance personnel, the Maintenance Technician will assist with preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities to help keep equipment operating safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist maintenance personnel with the inspection, cleaning, servicing, troubleshooting, and repair of yard equipment and machinery.
• Assist with preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on all yard equipment.
• Assist with routine inspections to identify equipment wear, damage, leaks, unusual noises, vibration, or other potential mechanical issues.
• Lubricate equipment and perform basic servicing according to established maintenance schedules.
• Assist with replacing and repairing belts, bearings, rollers, hoses, hydraulic components, guards, screens, and other wear components.
• Assist with maintenance and repairs on mobile heavy equipment, including loaders, excavators, material handlers, and other yard equipment, as directed.
• Assist with cleaning equipment and work areas to support safe and efficient maintenance operations.
• Use hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment, and other maintenance tools safely and properly.
• Learn and assist with welding, torch cutting, fabrication, and metal repair as skills develop.
• Learn and assist with basic hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical troubleshooting under supervision.
• Maintain tools, equipment, parts, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, PPE requirements, and safe work practices.
• Assist with maintaining proper housekeeping around maintenance areas and throughout the yard.
• Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and a strong desire to learn a skilled trade.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to safely use basic hand tools or willingness to learn.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Willingness to work in an outdoor industrial environment.

Work Hours

• Monday through Friday, 40 hour work week, Saturdays, and overtime will be required to business needs. Schedule is subject to change to facilitate business and production needs.

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.

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.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• All employees of Metalico must complete a pre-employment drug screening, physical, and background check (note: we are a fair-chance employer). Respond 'yes' if you acknowledge the above statement.
• The work environment for this position is outside or in a warehouse where temperature and weather extremes (heat, cold, rain) may be encountered. Work will take place in an industrial environment, with noise, dust and fumes. Noise level in the work environment can be moderate at times. Do you agree to the work environment of this position?

Ability to Commute:

• Fayette City, PA 15438 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25