Maintenance Mechanic - Start Time 4pm

Alter-Trading; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Vacation plan

Job summary

Alter Trading Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for our Milwaukee night-shift crew starting at 4 PM. The role focuses on keeping plant equipment running, with outdoor work and exposure to varying weather.

You will perform welding, fabrication, PMs, troubleshooting, and repairs on conveyors, sorting lines, and heavy machinery, while maintaining records and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Previous Maintenance Experience on large equipment required.
• Welding (Stick & Mig) and fabricating skills required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred and familiarity with yard vehicles (forklift, loaders) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant productivity by proactively managing maintenance functions.
• Welding and fabrication work on stationary equipment.
• Maintain facility equipment and perform PMs on conveyors, sorting lines, and machines.
• Diagnose and repair industrial equipment including auto shredder plant equipment.
• Work with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric systems including PLCs, valves, cylinders, bearings, and motors.
• Check equipment with tower operators and schedule maintenance as needed.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance records and daily reports.
• Assign and review maintenance work; provide on‑the‑job training as needed.
• May order parts, weld, fabricate, and perform minor electrical repairs.
• Wear PPE and follow safety standards at all times.

Skills

Maintenance

Welding

Fabrication

Troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical motors

PLC

Equipment operation

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Maintenance Mechanic - Start Time 4pm

Full Time Production Milwaukee, WI, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2014

ABOUT THE POSITION:

We’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our night shift crew. In this role, you’ll work during non-production hours to keep our equipment running at peak performance and efficiency. This work is performed outdoors and subject to the elements, so you’ll need to be comfortable working in varying weather conditions.

Schedule: Monday–Friday starting at 4 PM, with occasional Saturdays based on maintenance needs.

ABOUT THE JOB:

• Maintains plant productivity by proactively managing maintenance function.
• Welding and Fabrication work on stationary equipment
• Maintain facility equipment
• Stationary equipment by performing PM’s on:
  • Downstream sorting lines, conveyors and machines
  • Diagnostics and repairs to industrial type of equipment including auto shredder, Mobile Equipment, Forklifts, front end loaders, skid steers, truck & Trailers.
• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance and repair work for machinery and various auto shredder plant equipment.
• Work with hydraulic, pneumatic and electric systems, PLC, valves, cylinders, bearings, and electric motors
• Check with key operations (tower operator, forklift, and loader) to be sure all equipment is running properly; and schedule maintenance as required.
• Prepare and maintain all maintenance records, and daily reports
• Assign, review, document and check work of maintenance done by employees, providing on-the-job training as needed; eliminate ordinary work difficulties.
• May be involved in a variety of other responsibilities including ordering of parts, welding, fabricating and performance electrical repairs (minor).
• Wears all necessary PPE when working in the yard. Follows company safety standards at all times.

Perform other related duties or special projects as assigned.

ABOUT YOU:

• Previous Maintenance Experience working on large equipment, required
• Welding (Stick & Mig) and fabricating skills are required.
• High school diploma or GED, preferred
• Familiarity with yard vehicles, forklift, loaders, and material separators a definite plus
• Organizational skills required
• Preferred Experience: Background in non-ferrous (NF) and ferrous metals, shredders, Maintenance, Mechanic, Mechanical, Heavy Equipment Maintenance, equipment operation, or operations/team lead/manager positions
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 – 50 pounds

ABOUT BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid disability insurance
• HSA with company match
• 401(k) Plan
• Vacation Plan starting in the first year

A BOUT US:

Alter Trading Corporation has been in business for over 127+ years, with 70+ scrap metal processing facilities across the Midwest and Southern regions. Our mission is to be the best source of ferrous and non-ferrous metals while providing exceptional customer service.

Join our Milwaukee team and build a solid future with a respected industry leader!