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Mobile Mechanic
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Installs, repairs, constructs, tests, adjusts, and services mobile equipment with internal combustion engines, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems, braking systems, and diagnostic tools, in a heavy aluminum recycling environment.
About this role
Overview
REAL ALLOY is the market leader in third-party aluminum recycling and specification alloy production. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, we have 16 plants strategically located across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. We convert aluminum scrap and by-products into reusable aluminum metal for a growing number of applications across various industries. We are ideally positioned to respond to the needs of an increasingly recycling-conscious world. Advanced technologies enable us to process a large variety of scrap and dross and reduce the amount of residual waste from aluminum manufacturing that would otherwise end up as landfill.
Responsibilities
As our new Mobile Mechanic for Real Alloy, Chicago Heights facility, you will install, repair, construct, test, adjust, and service equipment. Our Mobile Mechanic's repair and maintenance of all mobile equipment with internal combustion engines of all types Employees must be able to work from elevated levels, operating mobile equipment, pneumatic and electrical hand tools and jacks. In this role, the Mobile Mechanic must have working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, equipment braking systems and have knowledge of the OSHA requirements for mobile equipment and safety devices. Understand pertinent diagnostic tools.
Mobile Mechanic - $31.78 starting pay; Day shift.
- Join the Real Alloy Team
- Direct hire opportunities with a great starting wage of $31.78/hr., scheduled increases and skills training plan.
- Full benefit package within 30 days, Medical, HSA, FSA, Dental, Vision, 401k w/ match, Co. Paid Life, Co. paid Short and Long-Term Disability coverage.
- It’s not just a job, these opportunities contribute to the team, the community and our environment.
- Why grow at Real Alloy:
- Career, training and earnings growth opportunities.
- Retention bonuses: ⁺3 months $250, ⁺6 Months $500, ⁺9 Months $750, ⁺12 months $1000
- What you’ll start out doing?
- Learn our safety and quality procedures.
- Build a variety of skills related to processing and melting aluminum scrap, then transferring molten aluminum into molds.
- What to expect:
- This is a heavy industry environment with high safety and quality standards.
- Day shift: Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., with a scheduled shift every other fourth Saturday.
MONTHLY INCENTIVE BONUS: earn up to $500.00
We want to pay you for your skills and offer you great benefits!
We offer a small plant non-union environment with top benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision and Matching 401K plan. Are you looking for the right maintenance technician opportunity, that will give you room to grow and offer a competitive wage and a challenging work environment?
Qualifications
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to follow instructions
Ability to work overtime
Ability to work off hours and weekends
Reliability of attendance
Accurately recording hours and components for each task
Show safe work practice around the facility
All other duties as assigned
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.
Equal Opportunity
REAL ALLOY is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Our HR teams will reach out to the applicants who met the qualifications and most closely aligned with requirements of the positions.
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