2nd Shift Industrial Welder/Mechanic - Heavy Equipment

About the role

Blue Island Recycling is seeking a dependable and experienced Industrial Welder/Mechanic to join our second-shift team. This hands-on industrial position involves working with heavy scrap-processing equipment, including our large industrial hammer mill/shredder used to process automobiles and other scrap metal. The Welder/Mechanic will perform welding, fabrication, and repair work on the hammer mill/shredder and other equipment throughout the facility, as well as light-to-medium mechanical repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and fabrication repairs on our scrap metal hammer mill/shredder and related equipment
• Weld, cut, grind, fabricate, reinforce, and repair heavy steel components
• Inspect equipment and identify worn, cracked, damaged, or broken components requiring repair
• Perform light-to-medium duty mechanical repairs on industrial and recycling equipment
• Inspect, repair, and replace damaged or leaking hydraulic and other equipment hoses
• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical problems and equipment breakdowns
• Remove and replace worn or damaged mechanical components
• Perform routine equipment inspections and assist with preventative maintenance
• Drain oil, fuel, coolant, and other fluids from large trucks and vehicles prior to processing
• Properly collect, contain, and handle drained vehicle fluids
• Safely operate welding equipment, cutting torches, grinders, hand tools, power tools, and other maintenance equipment
• Assist with repairs and maintenance on other equipment throughout the facility as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Follow all company safety procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• Previous welding experience required
• Heavy fabrication and/or industrial welding experience strongly preferred
• Prior experience working in a scrap metal yard, recycling facility, or similar heavy industrial environment strongly preferred
• Mechanical repair, equipment repair, or industrial maintenance experience preferred
• Experience welding and repairing heavy steel or industrial equipment strongly preferred
• Ability to safely use welding equipment, cutting torches, grinders, hand tools, and power tools
• Basic knowledge of hydraulic hoses and mechanical systems preferred
• Ability to perform basic mechanical troubleshooting and repairs
• Must be comfortable working around large industrial machinery and heavy equipment
• Must be dependable and able to work the full scheduled shift
• Must be able to work safely in an active industrial environment
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus, but not required

Relevant Experience

Direct experience working on a scrap metal hammer mill or shredder is preferred but not required. Candidates with welding, fabrication, or mechanical experience involving scrap metal shredders or hammer mills, crushers, screening equipment, conveyors, material-processing equipment, heavy construction or demolition equipment, mining or aggregate equipment, recycling equipment, heavy trucks, industrial machinery, or other heavy steel fabrication and repair work are encouraged to apply.

Work Environment

This position is located at an active scrap metal recycling and processing facility. Employees work around heavy machinery, trucks, industrial equipment, scrap metal, dirt, dust, grease, noise, and changing weather conditions. This is a hands-on position. Applicants should be comfortable getting dirty, working around scrap metal and heavy equipment, and performing physical work in an industrial environment.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM - 2:00 AM. Weekends off. This is a full-time, second-shift position. Applicants must be able to reliably work the entire scheduled shift.