Oiler/Greaser

Radius Recycling•Tacoma, WA

19d

About The Position

The Oiler/Greaser lubricates machinery and performs preventive maintenance on mobile and heavy equipment and stationary equipment. The role may also involve changing parts and carrying out other routine machinery maintenance, in compliance with company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. The position operates under flexible parameters and aims to deliver safe, effective, efficient, high-quality work. The role requires physical activity, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. It is regularly exposed to weather and to noise, fumes, and dirt associated with equipment, machinery, and scrap yard work. Required protective equipment includes safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and other personal protective equipment as needed. Workload and schedules may be unpredictable, and extra hours may be required, including on weekends and holidays. The Oiler/Greaser reports to the Maintenance-Fixed Supervisor, Maintenance-Mobile Supervisor, or Shredder Operations Supervisor. The position interacts daily face-to-face with those supervisors and with operations production supervisors and employees. The role may work independently and requires attention to detail and continuous awareness.

Requirements

Ability to follow instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
Basic ability to speak and understand English.
Ability to learn new tasks as assigned.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including frequent crouching or bending, reaching, twisting, walking on uneven ground, handling and grasping tools or materials, and pushing or pulling.
Ability to communicate by speech and hearing continually.
Visual acuity for close detail work.
Mental dexterity to work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.
All U.S. applicants must be at least 18 years old; all Canada applicants must be at least 16 years old.
U.S. employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check. New hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement; this applies to U.S. non-union employees.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Strictly adhere to Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and help provide a safe environment for employees, customers, and visitors.
Lubricate, inspect, and perform preventive maintenance tasks on heavy equipment and stationary shredder mill machinery.
Complete required documentation for installation, replacement, or changing of machine parts and attachments.
Read work orders and specifications to determine which machines and equipment require repair or maintenance.
Operate a fueling truck when required to fuel equipment.
Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
Assist with routine equipment maintenance and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Report equipment deficiencies or malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor for maintenance or repair.
Support the Company’s Internal Control process by understanding, communicating, and complying with defined controls, and by suggesting or making improvements to related policies, procedures, and controls.
Communicate operational problems, noncompliance with the code of conduct, policy violations, or illegal actions upward.