Millwright Mechanic

Metro Group, Inc. is a premier, family-owned metal recycling company proudly serving the Intermountain West since 1976. Built on integrity, safety, and strong customer service, we continue to grow by investing in our people and our equipment.

We are currently seeking a skilled Millwright Mechanic to support our Shredder Maintenance team at our Salt Lake City facility. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and essential to keeping our industrial shredder operating safely and efficiently. You'll be assigned to a specific process unit and work alongside a tight-knit team of 4–5 mechanics.

As a Millwright Mechanic, you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving heavy industrial equipment. Your work will directly impact safety, uptime, and production performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial machinery and processing equipment

• Troubleshooting conveyors and conveyance systems, including belt tracking and performance issues

• Performing precision alignment, leveling, and centering of machinery using lasers, micrometers, levels, and other tools

• Installing shims, adjusting clearances, tensioning fasteners, and ensuring optimal equipment performance

• Dismantling, repairing, and reassembling machinery and components as part of a team

• Performing stick and wire-feed welding as needed

• Working with hydraulic systems and diagnosing mechanical failures

• Handling rigging activities safely, including inspecting rigging, attaching loads, and guiding lifts

• Operating forklifts, lift trucks, hoists, and other mechanized equipment

• Completing assigned work on schedule and to specification, with attention to detail and safety

• Maintaining housekeeping standards in assigned work areas

• Completing required documentation and paperwork accurately

• Following Metro Group's Health & Safety standards, including JSAs and risk assessments

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in industrial maintenance or a comparable field

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting ability

• Experience with conveyors and precision alignment

• Working knowledge of hydraulic systems

• Welding experience (stick and wire feed)

• Basic electrical and controls knowledge (a plus)

• Ability to work safely in confined spaces and around heavy equipment

• Valid driver's license

• A team-oriented mindset with the ability to take direction and work independently when needed

We believe skilled trades professionals deserve a workplace that values safety, respect, and long-term stability. At Metro Group, you'll be part of a company that recognizes your contributions and supports your growth.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

• Voluntary Life/AD&D

• Medical Savings Plan

• Health Savings Account (HSA) option available

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) with company match up to 4% (eligible after 1 year)

• 7 paid holidays

• Employee recognition program

Ready to put your millwright skills to work on heavy equipment that matters?
Join a company with deep roots, strong values, and a commitment to doing things the right way - apply today and grow with Metro Group.