Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Liberty-Tire-Recycling,-LL; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Tire Recycling is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to support our high-volume recycling operation in Fort Worth, TX. The role focuses on diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining industrial equipment to maximize uptime and meet production goals.

A proactive mechanic is needed to stay ahead of failures, perform preventive maintenance, and manage maintenance work orders while adhering to safety procedures. The on-call rotation is included.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, recycling, or heavy-equipment maintenance.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, and motors.
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and computerized work-order systems.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize maintenance needs, and take ownership of equipment reliability.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair industrial recycling equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Inspect equipment and identify developing problems before they cause failures.
• Create, manage, update, and close maintenance work orders.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, conveyor, bearing, gearbox, and related equipment issues.
• Identify recurring equipment problems and help develop permanent solutions.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate repair and preventive-maintenance records.
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements.
• Assist with welding, fabrication, equipment modifications, and improvement projects as needed.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Conveyors

Bearings

Gearboxes

Motors

Welding and fabrication

Preventive maintenance

Tools

Computerized work-order systems

Job description

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Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Regular Full-Time Fort Worth, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3013

About Us:

Liberty Tire Recycling is a high-growth company and the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America with operations throughout the United States and Canada. Liberty Tire annually transforms more than 210 million tires into raw materials for smart, sustainable products that improve our environment and people's lives. The Company is private equity owned, has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada, and nearly 4,000 employees. With innovative tools, technologies and processes, Liberty Tire is a revolutionary American conservation enterprise - from coast to coast, and from whole tire to end products. The company's commitment to finding new and better ways to RECLAIM, RECYCLE and REUSE bridges the sustainability goals of scrap tire generators nationwide with those of local scrap rubber consumers.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to support our high-volume recycling operation. This position is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining industrial recycling equipment to maximize uptime and ensure production goals are met.

We are looking for a proactive mechanic, not someone who simply responds to breakdowns. This position is expected to identify potential problems early, stay ahead of equipment failures, complete preventive maintenance, and properly manage maintenance work orders.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair industrial recycling equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Inspect equipment and identify developing problems before they cause failures.
• Create, manage, update, and close maintenance work orders.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, conveyor, bearing, gearbox, and related equipment issues.
• Identify recurring equipment problems and help develop permanent solutions.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate repair and preventive-maintenance records.
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements.
• Assist with welding, fabrication, equipment modifications, and improvement projects as needed.

On-Call Rotation

This position participates in a rotating on-call schedule to support the plant when unexpected equipment issues occur outside normal working hours. On-call callouts are paid at double-time call pay.

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance, manufacturing, recycling, or heavy-equipment maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with industrial machinery, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, and motors.
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and computerized work-order systems preferred.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize maintenance needs, and take ownership of equipment reliability.

What We're Looking For

The right candidate doesn't wait for equipment to break. We want someone who takes ownership of the equipment, identifies problems early, stays ahead of preventive maintenance, and takes pride in keeping the plant running safely and efficiently.

Success in this position means less downtime, fewer emergency repairs, longer equipment life, and consistent production.

EEO Statement:

Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law