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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Apply by
- Nov 5, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
Job summary
Repair, fabricate, and maintain structural and non-structural plant equipment, including welding repairs, while following equipment-specific lockout and safety procedures. Inspect equipment and work areas, manage maintenance supplies and tools, report emissions and leaks, and assist plant personnel and mill service vehicles as needed.
Job details
Company Description Harsco Environmental is the premier provider of material processing and environmental services to the global steel and metals industries. Our onsite mill services and resource recovery services offer sustainable solutions that maximize environmental benefit and return valuable raw material into production. We also have developed a range of by-products for specialized applications across industry, construction and agriculture, which utilize Harsco’s expertise in mineral materials. Job Description Job Overview: Hourly wage of $38.00 The plant mechanics job is to carry out repairs, prefab work, and preventative maintenance and repair assessment. The responsibilities encompass the entire plant site. Job Responsibilities Operate under direction of plant supervision. Perform repairs to structural and non-structural equipment around the MR Plant and assist with non-mechanical duties such as welding repairs. Follow lockout procedures and make sure work area is safe and free of debris. Ensure that all guards are in place in the immediate work area and inspect equipment for damage or leaks and report accordingly. Maintain maintenance supply inventories. Assisting the plant personnel when needed (i.e. short-staffed on production). Ensure the work area is clean and tidy and the inventory storage area is organized and be responsible for ensuring all tools and parts that you use to get put away. Responsible for reporting any dust emissions as well as all fluid spills or leaks from any equipment or the MR plant. The mill service vehicles have top priority over any job, you are required to assist where and when needed. Required to maintain in good standing any welding or trade certificates. Know, Understand and follow Plant, torch, equipment or other lockout procedures. Each equipment unit now has an individual lockout procedure that must be followed. When needed or requested; talk to any suppliers pertaining to part ordering for quote purposes or fulfillment of part orders. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent Welding experience with relevant tickets Industrial Mechanic experience Additional Information Rate of pay: $33.87 per hour Extended health care Life insurance Dental care Disability insurance On-site parking Wellness programs Employee assistance programs Vacation & paid time off RRSP match 5% Monthly incentive bonus We offer competitive benefits, including health insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching. Harsco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Disclaimer This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.
What you’ll do
Repair, fabricate, and maintain structural and non-structural plant equipment, including welding repairs, while following equipment-specific lockout and safety procedures. Inspect equipment and work areas, manage maintenance supplies and tools, report emissions and leaks, and assist plant personnel and mill service vehicles as needed.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with welding experience and relevant tickets. Industrial mechanic experience and maintaining valid welding or trade certificates are also required.
Benefits
- Extended Health Care
- Life Insurance
- Dental Care
- Disability Insurance
- On-Site Parking
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Vacation and Paid Time Off
- RRSP Match
- Monthly Incentive Bonus
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
Listed skills
- Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
- Occupational safety · Preferred
- Inventory management · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Industrial Mechanical Repair
- Welding
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Inspection
- Structural Repairs
- Lockout Procedures
- Workplace Safety
- Inventory Management
- Parts Ordering
- Production Support
- Leak and Spill Reporting
- Maintenance Assessment
Job areas
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Security & Safety
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