Join Our Team At Hawk Steel

We are always looking for talented and hardworking people. If you have interest in any of the positions below please apply and if you meet the requirements and appear to be a good fit for us we will contact you for an in person interview.

Current Positions

WELDER

Hawk Steel is looking for a full-time welder to join our team. We are a family owned scrap recycling company, looking for someone with a welding background who is reliable, self-motivated and a team player.
  • Responsibilities:
    • Lays out, fits and weld fabricated parts, castings, and forged components that join metal component products
    • Selects equipment, plans layout, assembly and welding of components while applying knowledge of welding techniques
    • Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding
    • Sets up equipment and welds parts using established techniques which conform to customer specifications and quality standards
    • May specialize in using one or more welding processes
    • Works in a safe and conscientious manner
  • Skills:
    • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
    • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans
    • Ability to use mathematics to solve problems pertaining to welding functions
    • Ability to perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed
    • Ability to convey information effectively so the job can be completed in a timely and efficient manner

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

We are seeking a full-time heavy equipment operator who will safely and efficiently operate the equipment used at HAWK STEEL INDUSTRIES.
  • Responsibilities:
    • Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures
    • Perform daily safety and maintenance inspections – Communicate repair needs to Supervisor.
    • Operating equipment under various work conditions
    • Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations and follows the Repair Procedures
    • Ability to meet attendance schedule in a dependable and consistent manner
    • Displaying a safety-first mindset at all times 
    • Willingness to learn and tackle new challenges
    • Demonstrating dependability in attendance, work completion, and flexibility to meet business needs
    • Works well with team members or independently 
    • Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all time 
  • Skills:
    • Ability to operate heavy equipment within company safety policies and procedures
    • Ability to operate heavy equipment of various sizes and weights such as loaders, cranes, forklifts, etc.
    • Handling maintenance on equipment
    • Ability to cross-train in other positions and assists other employees as needed 
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 
    • Ability to stand for duration of shift and the ability to handle frequent physical activity

TRUCK DRIVER

Hawk Steel is seeking a full-time, local driver to assist with scrap metal collection services to ensure that metals are collected and transported in an appropriate manner. The truck driver position is responsible for collection services in order to ensure that our customers’ expectations are met by transporting various materials back to our recycling facilities.
  • Responsibilities:
    • Operates commercial trucks
    • Performs required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and provides required reports
    • Provides outstanding customer service during delivery and pickup operations
    • Maintains all required certifications required by DOT
    • Adheres to all OSHA and company safety programs
    • Maintains and protects all property
    • Communicates effectively with management, dispatch and all divisional employees
  • Skills:
    • Roll off, Flat Bed, or End Dump experience desired
    • Good attendance and positive attitude
    • Being a safe, responsible employee
    • Ability to learn and understand runs
    • Learn and use E logs for tracking
    • Communication with dispatch
    • Respectful and professional communication to customers
    • Know, understand, and follow company policy
  • Requirements:
    • Have a valid CDL Class A driver’s license
    • Driving at least 1 year
    • Ability to pass a DOT physical and maintain a valid health card and license
    • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
    • Clean driving record
    • Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening

MECHANIC

Come join our family. Hawk Steel Industries has an immediate opening for a full-time mechanic. Applicants should be mechanically inclined and have a knowledge of engine repairs, heavy equipment, and Hydraulics.
  • Responsibilities:
    • Day-to-day maintenance on stationary equipment, conveyors, and heavy equipment vehicles
    • Performing all aspects of diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and repairs
    • Assists senior mechanics
    • Ability to repair and maintain mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, conveyor systems, production machines, and equipment
    • Organized attention to detail
    • Ability to identify repairs that need to be made to equipment
    • Document troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and repair activities
    • Communicate and coordinate tasks with Management
    • Perform preventative maintenance such as changing oil, gear lubes, brake repair/replacement and clutch repair/replacement
    • Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs
    • Conducts safety checks on vehicles
    • Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures
  • Skills:
    • Strong work ethic
    • Highly dependable
    • Self-motivated
  • Requirements:
    • Strong mechanical skills
    • 2+ years of experience in Diesel Mechanic

YARD WORKER

Hawk Steel Industries has an immediate opening for a Yard Worker responsible for the general maintenance, organization, and inventory of materials of the construction yard located at our main office.
  • Responsibilities:
    • Keep yard clean and organized
    • Operating power equipment such as mowers, line trimmers, chainsaws etc.
    • Raking, weeding, hauling debris, pruning and application of lawn amendments
    • Maintaining a clean work environment, taking the initiative to pick up and know how our yard should be kept
    • Understanding the purpose of different types of materials, and the positioning and lay out of the yard
    • Unloading, receiving and taking inventory of scheduled deliveries, as well as materials brought back on truck from job site clean ups.
    • Conducting a weekly inventory of yard items being stocked to insure correct material levels and which items need to be reordered.
    • Monitoring construction debris trash
    • Refueling and re-greasing equipment at the end of each day to insure proper upkeep and longevity
    • Clean and repair yard equipment, vehicles and yard property & structures as needed
    • Helping and assisting customers and contractors
    • Clean or prepare job site to eliminate possible hazards
    • Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones

  • Skills:
    • Use of hand and power tools 
    • Ability to work safely and properly follow all company policies
    • Ability for sitting, standing, walking, forward bending, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pulling/ pushing and reaching
    • Ability to be self-directed, with minimal supervision
    • Self-motivated and can work alone
    • Must have basic computer skills
  • Requirements:
    • Reliable transportation and Valid driver’s license
    • HS Diploma or Equivalent
    • Physical ability to lift heavy objects (up to 75 pounds) and other physical activities for extended periods of time.
    • Ability to work outdoors with expose to the sun and incremental weather
    • Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening