Blue Island Recycling, LLC

Overview

Blue Island Recycling is seeking a dependable and experienced Industrial Welder/Mechanic to join our second-shift team. This hands-on position involves working with heavy scrap-processing equipment, including a large industrial hammer mill/shredder used to process automobiles and other scrap metal.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and fabrication repairs on the scrap metal hammer mill/shredder and related equipment.
• Weld, cut, grind, fabricate, reinforce, and repair heavy steel components.
• Inspect equipment and identify worn, cracked, damaged, or broken components requiring repair.
• Perform light-to-medium duty mechanical repairs on industrial and recycling equipment.
• Inspect, repair, and replace damaged or leaking hydraulic and other equipment hoses.
• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical problems and equipment breakdowns.
• Remove and replace worn or damaged mechanical components.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and assist with preventative maintenance.
• Drain oil, fuel, coolant, and other fluids from large trucks and vehicles prior to processing.
• Properly collect, contain, and handle drained vehicle fluids.
• Safely operate welding equipment, cutting torches, grinders, hand tools, power tools, and other maintenance equipment.
• Assist with repairs and maintenance on other equipment throughout the facility as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all company safety procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Previous welding experience required.
• Heavy fabrication and/or industrial welding experience strongly preferred.
• Prior experience working in a scrap metal yard, recycling facility, or similar heavy industrial environment strongly preferred.
• Mechanical repair, equipment repair, or industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience welding and repairing heavy steel or industrial equipment strongly preferred.
• Ability to safely use welding equipment, cutting torches, grinders, hand tools, and power tools.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulic hoses and mechanical systems preferred.
• Ability to perform basic mechanical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Must be comfortable working around large industrial machinery and heavy equipment.
• Must be dependable and able to work the full scheduled shift.
• Must be able to work safely in an active industrial environment.
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus, but not required.

Additional Information

• This position is located at an active scrap metal recycling and processing facility.
• Employees work around heavy machinery, trucks, industrial equipment, scrap metal, dirt, dust, grease, noise, and changing weather conditions.
• This is a hands-on position requiring physical work in an industrial environment.
• Schedule is Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 2:00 AM with weekends off.
• This is a full-time, second-shift position.