Frag Mechanic

About the role

EMR is one of the world’s leading metal recycling companies with a history spanning decades. Employees are the heart and soul of the organization; the company is committed to creating a workplace that prioritizes well‑being and safety, fostering a supportive and inclusive community where ideas and contributions are valued, and emphasizing teamwork and collaboration. EMR’s mission is to provide customers with efficient and reliable metal recycling services while minimizing environmental impact. The company recycles ten million tons of material annually, ranging from beverage cans to aircraft carriers, and processes a wide variety of metals including copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel into more than 200 different types of new sustainable raw materials. EMR offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans with company match, wellbeing benefits, and an employee assistance program. The opening is for an experienced Mechanic at the state‑of‑the‑art metal recycling yard located on Florida Ave. in New Orleans, LA. This is a full‑time position with a global leader in the metal recycling industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and preventative maintenance on heavy equipment and machinery as directed.
• Handle fuel and lubrication, inspect and test equipment, diagnose malfunctions.
• Dismantle, reassemble, and install parts.
• Work on facility conveyor belts and other machinery.
• Maintain flexibility to work on heavy equipment as well as machinery.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience.
• Experience repairing metal processing equipment and trucks is helpful.
• Background in electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.

Skills

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Electrical troubleshooting.
• Pneumatic and hydraulic system knowledge.
• Ability to diagnose and repair malfunctions.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools, dismantling and reassembly.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plans with company match (401k).
• Wellbeing benefits and employee assistance program.
• Paid time off given up front.
• 8 company‑paid holidays.
• Weekly pay.
• Experienced team environment and consistent work.

Schedule

Full‑time position.