Maintenance Assistant

Job Title: Maintenance Assistant

Department: Production

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

COMPENSATION: $22 per hour

JOB DESCRIPTION: Hensel Recycling is looking for a Maintenance Assistant who will assist the Maintenance Manager and will perform general maintenance, inspection, and repairs for assigned equipment and building systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Inspects and identifies equipment or machines in need of repair.

- Troubleshoots mechanical and electrical issues to determine necessary repairs.

- Assists the Maintenance Manager in preventive maintenance and repair work.

- Performs routine maintenance on production machines and building systems.

- Cleans and assists with upkeep of production machines, equipment, and buildings.

- Engage in routine trainings around machinery knowledge and nuance, equipment, warehouse systems and processes with direction from the Maintenance Manager.

- Ensures that all safety guidelines are always followed strictly, reporting any safety issues to the Maintenance Manager.

- Perform administrative tasks to support operations such as inventory.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES:

- Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; support a diverse workforce, and encourages diverse ways of thinking.

- Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

- Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

- Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; 6 months to one year of experience strongly preferred.

- Lift truck and pallet jack experience is required.

- Electrical experience is required.

- Knowledge of general carpentry and repair.

- Ability to use hand tools and power tools.

WHAT WE OFFER:

- Medical, dental and vision benefits (after 30 days of employment)

- 401K (after 6 months of employment)

- 11 Paid holidays a year

- PTO (after a year of employment)

- Sick pay

- Life Insurance

- Employee Assistance Program

- Monthly company provided lunches

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Precious metals are our passion – that makes Hensel Recycling the first choice in the recovery of precious metals. Our strong foundation is based on the values of our family-run company. Our recycling technologies delight customers around the world. Since 1998, the commitment of our 200 employees in sites around the world has enabled us to be highly efficient in recovering precious metals from automotive applications, and we drive innovation in the industry. Hensel Recycling is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, civil union status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.'

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Opportunities for advancement

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

- West Berlin, NJ 08091 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

- West Berlin, NJ 08091: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person