Millwright Mechanic

Metro Group•Salt Lake City, UT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

About Metro Group Metro Group, Inc. is a premier, family-owned metal recycling company proudly serving the Intermountain West since 1976. Built on integrity, safety, and strong customer service, we continue to grow by investing in our people and our equipment. We are currently seeking a skilled Millwright Mechanic to support our Shredder Maintenance team at our Salt Lake City facility. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and essential to keeping our industrial shredder operating safely and efficiently. You'll be assigned to a specific process unit and work alongside a tight-knit team of 4-5 mechanics. What You'll Do As a Millwright Mechanic, you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving heavy industrial equipment. Your work will directly impact safety, uptime, and production performance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in industrial maintenance or a comparable field
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting ability
Experience with conveyors and precision alignment
Working knowledge of hydraulic systems
Welding experience (stick and wire feed)
Ability to work safely in confined spaces and around heavy equipment
Valid driver's license
A team-oriented mindset with the ability to take direction and work independently when needed

Nice To Haves

Basic electrical and controls knowledge (a plus)

Responsibilities

Installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial machinery and processing equipment
Troubleshooting conveyors and conveyance systems, including belt tracking and performance issues
Performing precision alignment, leveling, and centering of machinery using lasers, micrometers, levels, and other tools
Installing shims, adjusting clearances, tensioning fasteners, and ensuring optimal equipment performance
Dismantling, repairing, and reassembling machinery and components as part of a team
Performing stick and wire-feed welding as needed
Working with hydraulic systems and diagnosing mechanical failures
Handling rigging activities safely, including inspecting rigging, attaching loads, and guiding lifts
Operating forklifts, lift trucks, hoists, and other mechanized equipment
Completing assigned work on schedule and to specification, with attention to detail and safety
Maintaining housekeeping standards in assigned work areas
Completing required documentation and paperwork accurately
Following Metro Group's Health & Safety standards, including JSAs and risk assessments