Job Description

Overview

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry. They are looking for an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright to join their team in Phoenix, Arizona.

Responsibilities

  • Reading blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
  • Installing, aligning, dismantling and moving stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans using hand and power tools.
  • Operating hoisting and lifting devices to position machinery and parts during installation, set-up and repair.
  • Inspecting and examining machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions.
  • Installing, troubleshooting and maintaining power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Cleaning, lubricating and performing other routine maintenance work on equipment.
  • Assembling machinery and equipment prior to installation using hand and power tools and welding equipment.

Requirements

  • Experience working safely in a heavy industrial environment.
  • Comfortable working indoors, outdoors, and in varying weather conditions.
  • Proficient in welding and basic equipment repair.
  • Experience completing preventative maintenance tasks, checklists, and work orders with proper parts documentation.
  • Eager to learn and operate state-of-the-art equipment and diagnostics.
  • Able to work independently, prioritize tasks based on production urgency, and stay focused on execution.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Location: Phoenix, Arizona.

Benefits

401k
PTO

How this job compares in Phoenix, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Phoenix, AZ currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$39/hr across 80 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Phoenix, AZ

We're tracking 211 other active welding openings in Phoenix, AZ right now, from 133 different employers. 51 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 482 other active welding openings from 246 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Phoenix, or widen the search to Arizona.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (29), Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (17), and EZARC (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Tolleson at $38/hr, Scottsdale at $36/hr, and Tempe at $32/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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