Maintenance Mechanic - Start Time 4pm

Alter Trading; South Beloit (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA with company match

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Alter Trading is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for our South Beloit operations, starting at 4 PM on the night shift. You’ll maintain plant productivity by performing PMs, welding and fabrication on stationary equipment, and troubleshooting a range of heavy machinery in outdoor conditions.

The role requires prior maintenance experience on large equipment, welding skills, and the ability to lift 30–50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience on large equipment required.
• Welding and fabricating skills required (Stick and Mig).
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Familiarity with yard vehicles, forklifts and loaders a plus.
• Must be able to lift 30–50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant productivity by proactively managing maintenance functions.
• Welding and fabrication on stationary equipment.
• Perform PMs on downstream sorting lines, conveyors and machines.
• Diagnose and repair industrial equipment including shredders and mobile equipment.
• Work with hydraulic, pneumatic and electric systems, PLCs, valves, bearings and motors.
• Schedule maintenance with operations to ensure uptime.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance records and daily reports.
• Supervise and train maintenance staff as needed; assist with parts ordering.

Skills

Welding (Stick & Mig)

Maintenance experience

Mechanical aptitude

Heavy equipment maintenance

Lifting 30–50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Maintenance Mechanic - Start Time 4pm

Full Time Production South Beloit, IL, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2019

Salary Range: $25.00 To $34.00 Hourly

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.

NOTE: We do have a day shift maintenance open too, see that ad to apply for days. 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.
• Preferred Experience: Background in non-ferrous (NF) and ferrous metals, shredders, Maintenance, Mechanic, Mechanical, Heavy Equipment Maintenance, equipment operation positions.

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
• 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) with company match
• Paid time off 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 Rock River team and build a solid future with a respected industry leader!