Maintenance Mechanic IV - $42.64/hr +$7,000 SIGNING BONUS
Are you driven by the desire to create a positive impact on our planet? Are you looking for a career with job security where you can make a difference in your community, preserve the environment, and create a fulfilling future for yourself! Look no further!
Gopher Resource invites passionate individuals to join our team and help us make the world a better place, one battery at a time.
We have multiple mechanic openings on days or nights. You will be trained for approximately 3-5 weeks on days before you begin your regular 12-hour rotating shift schedule. Starting pay $42.64/hour plus a $.60 shift differential for working night shift.
About Us: Gopher Resource is a pioneer in environmental solutions with over 75 years of expertise in recycling lead batteries across North America. Our unwavering dedication to sustainable practices and cutting-edge technologies ensures that we both safeguard the environment and foster a culture of innovation.
Why Join Us? At Gopher Resource, we provide a blend of opportunity and support to all employees. We offer the resources and advanced technologies of large corporations alongside the close-knit community and accessibility to leadership that defines a smaller company. This unique environment empowers you to achieve your goals while feeling valued and appreciated.
What We Offer:
- Training for Growth: Elevate your skills and advance your career with our comprehensive training programs.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Pursue further education with confidence, supported by our generous tuition reimbursement program.
- Drive Change: Become part of a dynamic company committed to health, safety, and environmental stewardship, where your efforts directly contribute to positive change.
- Cutting-Edge Facilities: Work in state-of-the-art facilities equipped with advanced technology, providing you with the tools you need to succeed.
- Green Jobs: Join a team of like-minded individuals dedicated to protecting the planet and creating a sustainable future for generations to come.
Position Overview:
- Pay: $42.64
- Shift: 5:15am-5:30pm or 5:15pm-5:30am on a rotating schedule of 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, and 2 days. Every other weekend off!
- Shift Differential Pay: .60 for night shift
- Monthly Bonus Opportunities- Max bonus potential up to $8,000 annually
- Additional Perks Include:
- Generous Healthcare Benefits
- Paid Breaks
- 401k + Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- At least 8 years of related industrial mechanical experience with the following: predictive maintenance (PdM) and preventative maintenance (PM); lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures; advanced blueprint reading; compressors and pneumatic systems; reverse & laser alignments; troubleshooting & repair of pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, and pneumatic equipment.
- Passing of industrial mechanical written AND practical tests
- Passing of all pre-employment testing which includes:
- Criminal background check
- Employment and academic verifications
- Drug screen & physical
- Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program preferred, but not required
- Proficient English (reading and writing) and math (adding, subtracting, multiplication) skills
- Must be able to communicate in English language
Responsibilities:
- Perform equipment preventive maintenance tasks, and major equipment repairs and adjustments
- Maintain the Equipment Manuals Library
- Perform daily maintenance checks and maintain associated systems
- Respond to equipment-related emergency calls outside of assigned working hours
- Recognize OSHA issues such as pinch points, improperly placed or absent safety guards, blocked exits, horns, and lights, etc.
- Troubleshoot and resolve problems affecting the operation of equipment
- Test and ensure equipment is properly functioning after repairs
- Ensure maintenance tools are clean, secured, and in good working condition; ensure repair and replacements are completed as needed
Physical Requirements:
- Required to wear respiratory protection while in production areas.
- Ability to climb and perform work at varying heights above ground
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, boots, and hearing protection) in varying degrees of heat.
- Ability to lift/carry up to 80 pounds with or without accommodation.
Gopher Resource is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
