EMR Group USA

Overview

EMR is a leading metal recycling company seeking a Mechanic Helper for its Dallas, TX facility. The role involves assisting with the maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial equipment in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair conveyors, gearboxes, motors, pumps, valves, and other industrial equipment.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and identify faulty or worn components.
• Perform routine greasing and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Read blueprints and use measuring tools to ensure completed work meets required tolerances.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, grinders, cutting torches, welders, and other specialized equipment.
• Assist with fabricating and assembling metal structures, fixtures, and equipment.
• Perform small repairs using grinders, cutting torches, and welding equipment.
• Monitor fitting, burning, and welding processes to prevent overheating, warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion.
• Preheat workpieces before welding or bending when necessary.
• Follow all required safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), rigging, and confined space procedures.
• Attend daily shift meetings to prioritize work orders and minimize equipment downtime.
• Safely operate mobile equipment such as telehandlers, scissor lifts, high-reach equipment, and forklifts.
• Maintain accurate maintenance reports and daily activity logs.
• Participate in ongoing training, industry workshops, and technical development to maintain and improve mechanical knowledge.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and clutter-free work area at the end of each shift.
• Complete all work safely and in accordance with company policies, OSHA requirements, and applicable workplace regulations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure and interpret blueprints.
• Experience operating hand tools, power tools, and specialized maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance practices and equipment.
• Experience with rigging and mobile equipment operation preferred.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, telehandlers, scissor lifts, and high-reach equipment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and industry safety standards.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• PTO
• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision

Additional Information

• This position is performed primarily outdoors and may require working in a variety of weather conditions.
• Employees are required to wear appropriate PPE, including safety glasses, steel-toed boots, safety gloves, durable work pants, high-visibility vest, and hearing protection.