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OmniSource

Processes, recycles, and trades scrap metal

Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician

Equipment MaintenancePosted on Nov 5
Full-timeDayton, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Proficiency in comprehending schematics, hydraulics and pneumatic diagrams, and mechanical blueprints, with welding and fabrication skills.
  • Ability to analyze issues, troubleshoot malfunctions, and find effective solutions.
  • Prior experience maintaining industrial machinery, preferably shredders or similar heavy-duty equipment.
  • Ability to operate maintenance vehicles and equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Experience in three-phase and single-phase electrical repairs.
  • Ability to perform general electrical repairs.
  • Ability to perform basic welding and fabrication tasks to repair components as needed.
  • Ability to arc weld using stick and MIG methods.
  • Ability to troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical repairs without direct supervision.
  • Working understanding of programmable logic controllers.
  • Ability to thoroughly inspect equipment and identify potential problems before they become major issues.
  • Commitment to safety practices and following safety regulations related to operating heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

  • Perform scheduled maintenance tasks according to manufacturer guidelines.
  • Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
  • Respond to emergency breakdowns.
  • Diagnose mechanical issues with the shredder, identify faulty components, replace worn parts, repair hydraulic leaks, and address malfunctions to minimize downtime.
  • Assist with installation of utilities and equipment.
  • Follow safety protocols when working around the shredder, including using proper personal protective equipment and following lockout/tagout procedures.

About the Company

OmniSource

Processes, recycles, and trades scrap metal

OmniSource collects, processes, and resells scrap and secondary metals across North America. It operates more than 70 collection and processing facilities, including 11 high-capacity shredders, and uses a fleet of trucks, railcars, and barges to gather metal before processing and selling it. The company also runs a national brokerage and trading operation that provides market insights and secures metals through partnerships with industrial generators. Each year it handles about 7 million tons of ferrous scrap and over a billion pounds of nonferrous metals, aiming to turn scrap into usable materials at scale and to support customers with customized recycling programs and supply-chain services.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
$1B
Headquarters
Fort Wayne, IN
Founded
1943

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