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Maintenance Mechanic
About W. Silver Recycling
W. Silver Recycling (WSR) operates a highly complex, fast-paced B2B by-products management model servicing major manufacturers and industrial sources across the US and Mexico. We are driven by our Hedgehog concept: to be the most efficient scrap operator in North America. We run processing facilities across along the US-Mexico border, in Mexico, and are headquartered in El Paso, TX. Efficiency is not a slogan here. It shows up in how we run our equipment, how we manage cost per ton, and in the expectation that people own the results of their area.
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Mechanic to join our Maintenance team. In this role, you will play a critical part in keeping our production and heavy machinery running smoothly, safely, and efficiently. You will be responsible for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and executing major and minor repairs across a wide range of industrial and mobile equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Perform routine preventive maintenance on engines, motors, conveyor systems, and production machines following diagrams, operation manuals, and engineering specifications.
- Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Inspect heavy machinery (material handlers, excavators, loaders, dump trucks, forklifts) to detect, diagnose, and locate sources of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
- Repairs & Rebuilding: Disassemble, repair, and reassemble components such as diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and brakes using hoists, cranes, and specialized hand/power tools.
- Equipment Testing: Conduct thorough testing of repaired machinery to ensure proper operation, reliability, and safety compliance.
- Downtime Minimization: Inform production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitor compliance to minimize operational downtime.
- Safety & Workplace Standards: Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant working environment according to company rules, procedures, and OSHA standards.
- Resource Management: Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies efficiently to achieve results.
Equipment & Machinery You Will Work On
- Mobile Equipment: Material Handlers, Excavators, OTR Diesel Trucks, Forklifts, Loaders, and Dump Trucks.
- Hydraulic & Processing Systems: Hydraulic Ram Balers, hydraulic equipment, and conveyors.
- Cutting Tools: Shears, saws, and torch rigs.
- Facilities & Other: Industrial production machines, building systems, structural components, and HVAC.
Qualifications & Skills
Required:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- 2 years of experience working with packing machines and/or production machines.
- Technical training with exposure to high-speed equipment.
- Strong problem-solving, technical analysis, and mechanical aptitude.
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21