Mechanic Apprentice
About The Position
The Mechanic Apprentice reports to the Maintenance Supervisor, Manager, or the Shredder Operations Supervisor or Manager. The Mechanic Apprentice is responsible for lubricating machinery, performing preventive maintenance services on mobile and heavy equipment as well as stationary equipment, changing parts, or performing other routine machinery maintenance while ensuring that all his/her efforts are compliant with the company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. The Mechanic Apprentice must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of the arms and legs, while climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. This position operates under flexible parameters. The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets of the position. Providing the highest quality product safely, effectively, and efficiently decreases accidents and errors and increases profits.
Requirements
- Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form
- Ability to speak and understand English at a basic level
- Ability to learn new tasks as assigned
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a scrap yard
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Responsibilities
- Lubricate machinery
- Perform preventive maintenance services on mobile and heavy equipment as well as stationary equipment
- Change parts
- Perform other routine machinery maintenance
- Ensure all efforts are compliant with the company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards
- Lubricate, inspect and perform preventive maintenance tasks on heavy equipment and stationary shredder mill machinery
- Complete required documentation associated with the installation, replacement, or changing of machine parts and attachments
- Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance
- Operate a fueling truck when fueling equipment
- Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned
- Assist with routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed
- Report all equipment deficiencies or malfunctions for maintenance or repair to the proper supervisor
- Strictly adhere to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards
- Provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
