Mechanic Apprentice

Radius Recycling•Everett, MA

16h

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 the lubricating machinery, perform 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 increase profits.

Requirements

Candidates must have the ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
Ability to speak and understand English as a basic level required.
Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a scrap yard preferred.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance desired.

Responsibilities

Strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
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.
Operation of a fueling truck may be required 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.
Supports the Company’s Internal Control process which includes understanding, communicating, and complying with defined internal controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to the policies, procedures, and controls to better relate to the business.
Communicates upward problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions.