Industrial Maintenance Mechanic 1st shift

Job Description

Strategic Materials is an environmental steward and largest glass recycler in North America, helping to conserve earth’s natural resources. Strategic Materials origins started in 1896, recycling glass into a variety of products. We are a second chance employer

Would you like to grow your skills in a challenging and rewarding career with the largest glass recycling company in North America? We have an exciting job opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain spare parts inventory – determine and manage stocking levels

Order parts as needed from local vendors and catalogues

Change bearings, belts and idler pulleys on trough-style conveyors

Clean and change pneumatic valves on optical sorting machines, and maintain work area

Communicate equipment issues with mechanics and supervisors from other shifts

Maintain and secure work tools

Create sorting computer software/parameter backups

General PM and repairs of bucket elevators & screw conveyor, fork lifts, front end loaders and sweepers

Install facility machinery

Back-up for maintenance technicians

Perform basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs

Perform checks and basic maintenance on Non-Ferrous Metal Detector

Complete daily maintenance and repair logs, and maintain preventive maintenance program (PM) for mechanical and electrical equipment

Provide on-the-job training to new employees

Rigging of motors, conveyor pulleys, and other heavy components

Weld and fabricate, patch holes in steel chutes and transitions

Problem solving and project management

Team player, able to lead and contribute to a team effort

Troubleshoot sorting computer (Windows based platform)

Other duties as assigned

Skills

Advanced mechanical and electrical maintenance

Good communications

Proficient computer MS Office, Excel, a plus

Welding and fabrication

Qualifications

Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives

Strong experience with mechanical conveyors

3-5 years experience in industrial maintenance

Welding and Fabrication strongly preferred

Conveyor experience required

480V electrical troubleshooting

Strong attention to detail

Problem Solver

Able to accomplish maintenance tasks independently, under limited supervision

Experience with basic schematics and electrical systems including but not limited to: level probes, flow meters, switches, starters, fuses, wiring, etc.

Experience with mechanical systems including but not limited to: gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings, valves, cylinders, motor brakes, air compression, precision alignment, rigging motors, tensioning fasteners & belts, lubrication

Working Conditions

Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 70 pounds throughout the work day.

Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements occasionally.

You’ll Earn

Direct & Permanent Job, Weekly Pay, Overtime Opportunities, Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage, & 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, opportunity for growth.

Join our Team

Strategic Materials, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Strategic Materials, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.