Mechanic I 2nd shift

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.