Maintenance Mechanic IV- $51.81/hr

Gopher Resource•Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Gopher Resource is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic IV to perform equipment maintenance and repairs at its battery-recycling facilities. The position pays $51.81 per hour, plus a $0.60 shift differential for night work, and offers monthly bonus opportunities with a maximum potential of $8,000 annually. Employees train for approximately 3–5 weeks on day shift before beginning the regular rotating night schedule: 5:15 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., on a pattern of two days on, two days off, three days on, and two days off. Employees have every other weekend off. Gopher Resource describes itself as an environmental solutions company with more than 75 years of experience recycling lead batteries across North America. The role supports equipment reliability and safe operations through preventive maintenance, major repairs, troubleshooting, emergency response, and equipment checks. The work involves production areas, respiratory protection, PPE, varying heights, and varying degrees of heat.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 8 years of related industrial mechanical experience, including predictive maintenance (PdM) and preventative maintenance (PM), lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, advanced blueprint reading, compressors and pneumatic systems, reverse and laser alignments, and troubleshooting and repair of pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, and pneumatic equipment.
Basic welding skills.
Pass industrial mechanical written and practical tests.
Pass pre-employment testing, including criminal background check, employment and academic verifications, drug screen, and physical.
Proficient English reading and writing skills and basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
Ability to communicate in English.
Ability to wear respiratory protection while in production areas.
Ability to climb and perform work at varying heights above ground.
Ability to wear required PPE in designated areas, including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, boots, and hearing protection, in varying degrees of heat.
Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds, with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

Perform equipment preventive maintenance tasks, major equipment repairs, and adjustments.
Maintain the Equipment Manuals Library.
Perform daily maintenance checks and maintain associated systems.
Respond to equipment-related emergency calls outside assigned working hours.
Recognize OSHA issues, including pinch points, improperly placed or absent safety guards, blocked exits, horns, and lights.
Troubleshoot and resolve problems affecting equipment operation.
Test equipment after repairs and ensure it is functioning properly.
Keep maintenance tools clean, secured, and in good working condition, and ensure repairs and replacements are completed as needed.