Industrial Machine Maintenance and Operation

K & S Tire Recycling, Inc.; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued paid time off

1st and 2nd shift

Job summary

K S Tire Recycling, Inc. seeks an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician / Equipment Operator to maintain and operate heavy-duty tire recycling equipment in Chicago Heights, IL. You will service shredders, conveyors, screens and related machinery to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires mechanical experience, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Welding/fabrication and electrical troubleshooting are preferred; shifts are 1st and 2nd.

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance or mechanical experience.
• Strong troubleshooting ability.
• Experience with bearings, conveyors and mechanical components.
• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout.
• Ability to operate a Bobcat/skid steer.
• Ability to use hand, power and pneumatic tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Welding/fabrication and electrical troubleshooting are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tire shredders, steel liberators, conveyors, screens and related equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical failures and production problems.
• Change/adjust shredder knives, screens and wear components.
• Replace/maintain bearings, shafts, belts, chains, sprockets and rollers.
• Inspect motors, gearboxes, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Perform preventive maintenance and lubrication.
• Safely clear jams using proper LOTO procedures.
• Operate Bobcat/skid steer to load and move material.
• Identify abnormal heat, vibration, noise and wear before failures occur.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Bearings

Conveyors

Lockout/Tagout

Bobcat/skid steer

Tools use

Lifting 50 lbs

Tools

Bobcat/skid steer operation

Job description

K&S Tire Recycling is seeking an experienced, mechanically skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician / Equipment Operator to maintain and operate heavy-duty tire recycling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tire shredders, steel liberators, conveyors, screens and related equipment
• Diagnose mechanical failures and production problems
• Change/adjust shredder knives, screens and wear components
• Replace/maintain bearings, shafts, belts, chains, sprockets and rollers
• Inspect motors, gearboxes, hydraulics and pneumatics
• Perform preventive maintenance and lubrication
• Safely clear jams using proper LOTO procedures
• Operate Bobcat/skid steer to load and move material
• Identify abnormal heat, vibration, noise and wear before failures occur

Requirements

• Industrial maintenance/mechanical experience
• Strong troubleshooting ability
• Experience with bearings, conveyors and mechanical components
• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout
• Ability to operate a Bobcat/skid steer
• Ability to use hand, power and pneumatic tools
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Welding/fabrication and electrical troubleshooting are preferred.

Benefits

We offer accrued paid time off

We have 1st and 2nd shift positions available.

Why Work With K&S Tire Recycling?

K&S Tire Recycling is a growing tire recycling company serving customers throughout the Midwest. Our operation keeps millions of pounds of tires and recyclable materials out of landfills and puts those materials back to productive use.

We value employees who are reliable, safety-conscious, hardworking, and willing to learn.

Compensation is $18-$20 per Hour USD