About Us:

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned, Canadian-based company founded in 1936 in Montreal, Quebec. Recognized as one of North America’s most sophisticated metal recyclers, AIM has evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with a global footprint.

At AIM, we understand that the well-being of our employees is the key factor for our international success. Accordingly, we promote a safe, fair and dynamic work environment that provides excellent training programs and career advancement plans and maintains the highest safety standards.

If you are looking for career development and an opportunity to work for a company that promotes growth, then keep reading!

American Iron and Metal, (AIM) is a growth-oriented metal recycling and processing company located in Hamilton, Ontario. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Full-time Industrial Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright to join our team for the Afternoon 3-11pm shift.

Responsibilities will include:

• Reading blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures. 
• Installing, aligning, dismantling and moving stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment, such as pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, furnaces and generators according to layout plans using hand and power tools. 
• Operating hoisting and lifting devices such as cranes, jacks and tractors to position machinery and parts during the installation, set-up and repair of machinery. 
• Inspecting and examining machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions. 
• Installing, troubleshooting and maintaining power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Cleaning, lubricating and performing other routine maintenance work on equipment. 
• Assembling machinery and equipment prior to installation using hand and power tools and welding equipment. 

• Industrial mechanic/ millwright 433A license is required
• Experience working safely in a heavy industrial setting.
• Job requires working indoors, outdoors, exposure to the elements
• Proficient in welding and torch cutting a must.
• Able to conduct and complete scheduled Preventative Maintenance tasks and checklists
• Able to complete work orders and ensure any parts that are used are documented for reordering.
• Eager to learn the proper operation and diagnostic capabilities of state-of-the-art equipment.
• Able to work independently and stay focused and on-task.
• Able to prioritize urgency based on production requirements.
• Able to stay on task past regular scheduled hours to ensure completion.

Applicants with proven mechanical aptitude will be considered in high regard. This position is ideal for a person with Scrap yard experience and/or industries with transferable skills- stamping, mining.

• Permanent, full-time position
• Licensed rates starting at $40/hr
• Overtime eligible 
• Group Insurance after three months 
• Group RRSP after six months