Industrial Mechanic
About the job
- Experience working safely in a heavy industrial environment.
- Comfort working indoors, outdoors, and in varying weather conditions.
- Proficiency in welding and basic equipment repair.
- Experience completing preventive maintenance tasks, checklists, and work orders with proper parts documentation.
- Ability to learn and operate state-of-the-art equipment and diagnostics.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks based on production urgency, and stay focused on execution.
- Read blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
- Install, align, dismantle, and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment, including pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, furnaces, and generators, according to layout plans using hand and power tools.
- Operate hoisting and lifting devices such as cranes, jacks, and tractors to position machinery and parts during installation, setup, and repair.
- Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions.
- Install, troubleshoot, and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Assemble machinery and equipment before installation using hand and power tools and welding equipment.
About the company
American Iron & Metal (AIM) recycles ferrous and non-ferrous scrap into metal products for industrial markets, alongside auto-parts sales and vehicle recycling. Its divisions also provide demolition, decommissioning, site remediation, and construction-waste recovery services. It sources scrap from manufacturers, other industrial businesses, and the public, who can deliver it to AIM facilities, and sells recovered metals to customers worldwide. The product range includes processed aluminum and copper pieces, and its divisions share resources and expertise across different stages of material recovery. Founded in Montreal in 1936, the family-run parent company says its head office is in Montreal, Quebec.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1936
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Operations extend internationally: AIM reports more than 135 locations worldwide, compared with Radius's nearly 100 North American sites.
- Management paths start at entry level: AIM's careers page describes several leaders advancing from their first jobs.
- Long service receives recognition: AIM's April 2026 update highlighted employees with more than 20 years at the company.
What critics are saying
- Account work starts in the yard: AIM's entry-level track combines yard training with pricing, negotiation and client analysis.
- Safety roles span multiple sites: AIM's environmental coordinator handles permits, inspections, dust, radiation and incident investigations.
- Crane operators carry safety responsibilities: AIM's roles combine loading and unloading with daily equipment inspections.
What makes American Iron and Metal unique
- The group also makes assembly materials: AIM Solder manufactures tin-lead and lead-free solder alongside the recycling business.
- Industrial supply adds another business: AIM's Minesource sells customized products for industrial and mining customers.
- Precious-metal recovery uses laboratory testing: AIM's Honeycomb analyzes material to measure its precious-metal content.
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