Industrial Maintenance Technician
Pacific Recycling Inc•Eugene, OR
•$27 - $35•Onsite
About The Position
Pacific Recycling, Inc. is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to join its metal recycling shredder team. The facility includes a 4,000hp hammermill shredder and downstream metal recovery plant. This hands-on, safety-critical role is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing heavy industrial equipment in a demanding outdoor production environment. The ideal candidate thrives on solving complex mechanical challenges, takes ownership of equipment reliability, and brings a disciplined approach to preventive maintenance and documentation.
Requirements
- 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a heavy industrial environment.
- Demonstrated expertise with hydraulic systems and ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics.
- Proficiency with conveyor systems, shaft alignment, and precision mechanical fitting.
- Working knowledge of electrical and controls systems and ability to safely perform basic troubleshooting within a lockout/tagout framework.
- Comfort using CMMS or similar systems for maintenance planning, documentation, and parts management.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced production environment.
- Ability to work regularly outdoors in all weather conditions, around heavy equipment, elevated noise, airborne dust and debris, and operational shredding and conveyor systems; full PPE is required on site.
- Shift work and on-call availability may be required to support production continuity.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in metals, aggregate, mining, or recycling is a strong asset.
Responsibilities
- Install, align, repair, and overhaul heavy industrial machinery, including hammermill shredder and drive systems, feed and transfer conveyor systems, screening equipment, eddy current separators, and similar metal recovery sorting equipment.
- Maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic systems, including cylinders, pumps, valves, piping, and hose assemblies.
- Inspect, adjust, and repair conveyor systems, including belts, rollers, drives, and take-ups.
- Diagnose and resolve electrical and controls issues in coordination with electricians and vendors, including motor controls, sensors, PLCs, and safety interlocks.
- Execute planned maintenance schedules and maintain thorough records of work orders, inspection findings, parts usage, and equipment history.
- Participate in project planning and execution, including equipment installations, upgrades, and major overhauls through commissioning.
- Identify and communicate equipment deficiencies proactively; recommend and implement reliability improvements.
- Collaborate with operators and fellow maintenance staff to promote equipment care and early fault detection.
Benefits
- Paid time off starting at 2 weeks, increasing with tenure.
- 8 paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Safety boot reimbursement.
- Free gym membership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
