Industrial Mechanic

Industrial Mechanic

Murphy Road Recycling

Position Summary:

An industrial mechanic installs, maintains, diagnoses, and repairs factory machinery and automated equipment to minimize downtime. They perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot malfunctions, use precision tools for repairs, and ensure compliance with safety standards in manufacturing, energy, and production environments.

Compensation: $21.00-$35.00

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident and Critical Illness insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401 (k) and Roth

Benefits for choosing Murphy Road Recycling:

• 401 (K), Roth, and Profit Sharing/Match Plans.
• Competitive Salaries.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• FSA Eligibility.
• Telehealth and Mental Health support.
• Life insurance options include a 100% employer-funded option.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Training and development opportunities with a growing, family-owned company.

Your Role:

• Execute the preventative maintenance program for the mechanical and electromechanical equipment.
• Install, troubleshoot, clean, inspect, and maintain the mechanical equipment throughout the facility safely and professionally.
• Initiate and complete work orders.
• Document all critical information on a routine basis.
• Respond and report to work during off-hours when emergency repairs are required.
• Diagnose equipment problems and perform repairs.
• Perform maintenance tasks such as inspecting and lubricating equipment, identifying and replacing worn parts, tracking conveyor belts, and replacing motors, bearings, and chains.
• Operate other equipment such as industrial forklifts, man lifts, skid steer-type loaders, and other mobile equipment.
• Work with team members to learn the equipment operation, assist with making repairs, and build troubleshooting skills.
• Follow OSHA and other regulations and procedures.
• Maintain reasonable, regular, punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Adapt to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.

Your Skills:

• Able to identify and properly use hand and power tools.
• Be able to learn to safely operate shop-powered equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems/schematics.
• Experience working with relevant large machinery.
• Ability and aptitude to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues.
• Self-starter who can work in a fast-paced/ever-changing environment both individually and alongside a team.
• Have electrical knowledge to be able to determine if a circuit is shorted or open, or if a fuse is bad; how to wire motors of different phases; locate motor controls in a panel; determine if a breaker or overload is tripped; and other issues.
• Possess basic fabrication skills to be able to drill and tap, cut various materials, and join them together, and make simple parts such as a bracket or a guard rail for a conveyor.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and a trade school diploma/certificate or an associate degree in a related field are required.
• Three or more years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of experience.
• Ability to read machine prints/schematics, both mechanical and electrical, as well as technical and machine manuals.
• Must have manual dexterity to use hand and power tools correctly and safely.
• Ability to work an 8-12-hour shift.
• Ability to work overtime and occasional weekend work.
• Good planning and organizational skills.

Physical Demands:

Listed below are key points regarding the job's environmental demands and work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) as well as be able to reach away from the body, push/pull force, and assume different positions throughout most of the workday.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more or less than 50 pounds.
• Clarity of vision.

Our Story

Murphy Road Recycling and its family of companies are proudly family-owned, built on a legacy that began in 1974 when Guy "Sonny" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, founded Somers Sanitation with a single truck in Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of the Antonacci family lead a diverse and growing organization grounded in hard work, innovation, and a deep commitment to the communities they serve.

What started as a small local operation has expanded into a dynamic network of businesses across multiple industries. From leading waste hauling and recycling companies-USA Waste and Recycling, All American Waste, F&G Recycling, Murphy Road Recycling, and Future Generations Recycling-to destination experiences like Sonny's Place and GreatHorse, the family's entrepreneurial vision continues to evolve.

Sonny's Place was created to bring families together through fun and entertainment, while GreatHorse and The Starting Gate offer a refined, yet welcoming experience rooted in luxury and hospitality. The family's dedication to excellence also extends to Lindy Farms, a premier Standardbred and Thoroughbred breeding and training facility in Somers, Connecticut, focused on developing elite racehorses.

Across every venture, the Antonacci family remains committed to delivering exceptional experiences while staying true to the values that started it all-family, innovation, and community impact.

Join a team that is dedicated to carrying these principles forward across a dynamic and growing family of businesses.

Murphy Road Recycling, LLC EEO Statement: The Company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally-protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally-protected status.