Company Description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.

It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

Job Description

American Iron and Metal, (AIM) is a growth-oriented metal recycling and processing company located in Erie Pennsylvania. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Full-time Maintenance Mechanic   to join our team.

We are looking for someone who is a motivated, tenacious, eager to learn and take on a challenge.

Responsibilities will include:

• Inspect, maintain and repair a variety of mechanical and operating equipment; troubleshoot equipment in order to determine proper methods and materials necessary for maintenance and repair.
• Responsible for knowing and following appropriate safety procedures in order to make safety checks and for coordinating with operations personnel regarding clearances to initiate maintenances and repair activities.
• Perform maintenance on equipment ie. change conveyor belts or repair conveyor components gearboxes, head and tail pulleys, bearings and rollers Change side skirts on conveyors, grease and check oil lines, change V-belts,
• The knowledge and ability to help with hammer work, welding, cutting 
• string understanding of LOTO

Qualifications

• Aptitude for understanding and using machines and tools
• Ability to work at heights
• Ability to work indoors/outdoors in all weather conditions
• Manual Finger Dexterity, hand ey coordination, depth perception
• Understanding of constructional signals
• Ability to consistently lift or move up to 100lbs
• Must be able to stand, reach, walk stoop and crawl 
• Maintain balance on catwalks and narrow places.
• Ability to work as a team
• Familar with OSHA regulations
• Excellent attendance and safety record.
• Ability to communicate effectively 

Additional Information

• A competitive wage, vacation, benefits and a 401k matching program
• The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development