Company Description

BlueScope Recycling is a full-service, ferrous scrap metal recycler with processing facilities in Waterloo, IN, Delta, OH, and Mansfield, OH. BlueScope Recycling buys scrap from industrial generators, wholesale suppliers, and the general public, focusing on delivering the highest level of service.

Summary:  The Maintenance Technician I maintains and services the plant and mobile equipment in the scrap yard, performs preventative maintenance and routine repairs, conducts periodic safety and maintenance inspections to evaluate equipment for replacement and identifies wear and damage. The technician uses technical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics to install, troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair equipment, engines, and compressors. A Maintenance Technician I orders parts needed for replacement and coordinates with service providers to complete maintenance tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains and services the plant and mobile equipment in the scrap yard.

• Performs preventive maintenance and routine repairs.

• Conducts periodic safety and maintenance inspections to evaluate equipment for replacement and identifies wear and damage.

• Uses technical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics to install, troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair equipment, engines, and compressors.

• Orders parts needed for replacement and coordinates with service providers to complete maintenance tasks.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment; primarily loaders, shears, grapple, skid steers, forklifts, tractor/trailer, shredder, conveyor systems, hydraulic systems, PLC’s. 

• Welds, grinding, weld set-up, and torching.

• Set up and break down machinery.

• Uses a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or work order system to track and document activities.

• Follows established safety procedures and regulations for hazardous materials handling.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.

• 1+ years’ experience as a maintenance technician and/or may have completed a trade apprenticeship or technical training.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, generally 8–12 hours per shift.

• Performs frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and reaching.

• Must be capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Works in outdoor environments in a range of weather conditions, such as heat, cold, rain, and snow.

• Works in proximity to heavy machinery and high‑noise environments while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Must be able to wear required PPE for extended periods.

Quantitative Scope:

• No budget responsibility.

• No direct/indirect reports.

Work authorization:

• No sponsorship available.

Additional Information
The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO: Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope
is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.