Mechanic Shop Technician - Buffalo, United States - Metalico

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    JOB TITLE: Mechanic Shop Technician/Laborer
    JOB TYPE: Full-Time, non-exempt
    LOCATION: Metalico Buffalo (127 Fillmore Ave. Buffalo NY 14210)
    HOURS: Monday – Friday 7:00am-4:00pm
    COMPENSATION: $16-18/hr, based on experience & skills

    PURPOSE: Provides assistance to Mechanics to service and repair on-road and off-road heavy equipment.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Assist in a wide variety of repair and/or maintenance work on all types of vehicles and heavy equipment.
    • Provide physical assistance to mechanics when servicing or repairing vehicles and heavy equipment.
    • Assist with the basic preventative maintenance on all diesel vehicles, heavy equipment such as material handlers, loaders, excavators, forklifts, etc.
    • Assist with maintaining the inventory of tools and supplies.
    • Perform routine maintenance duties, cleaning, lubricating tools as required.
    • Clean and prepare shops in a tidy and safe manner.
    • Comply with all company safety measures and government regulations.
    • Communicate with managers, supervisors, co-workers, drivers, and customers clearly and respectfully.
    • Must be able to work assigned schedule.
    • Must be able to perform a variety of tasks in all kinds of weather conditions.
    • On the job training opportunities intended for job advancement to transition to Mechanic role.

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    • High School Degree or equivalent preferred.
    • Ability to lift and move heavy objects (over 50 lbs.)
    • Squat and kneel.
    • Bend and twist as appropriate
    • Sit/stand for long periods at a time.
    • Quick learner who can follow directions.
    • Good communication skills.
    • Team player.
    • Organized, consistent, and good at multitasking.
    • Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to work.

    BENEFITS:
    • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
    • Flexible Spending Account (Out of Pocket)
    • 401(k) (2.5% company match)
    • Aflac Services (Out of Pocket)
    • Life Insurance (25k paid through the company)
    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Sick Time

    Metalico is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    About Metalico:

    Metalico is a leading full-service, broadly diversified scrap metal recycler, principally operating in the Northeastern United States. Our scrap operations source, buy, process, and sell four distinct groups of commodity metals for use in the manufacture of new products:We recycle scrap steel and iron, which is sold primarily to domestic mills and foundries.We recycle non-ferrous metals, principally aluminum, copper, lead, and nickel-based steel and high temperature alloys.These products are sold to domestic manufacturers and, to a lesser extent, to the export markets. Metalico today employs 600 people in 27 operating locations across 6 states. Metalico is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey.