Night Shift Maintenance Tech: Conveyor & Welding Expert

Alter Trading; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Behr Iron & Metal, part of Alter Trading Corporation, seeks a Maintenance Technician for its NFR plant on the night shift (Mon–Fri, 10-hour days). Primary duties include maintaining conveyors and motor/gearbox assemblies to keep the plant efficient and operational.

The role involves welding and fabrication on stationary equipment, PMs on sorting lines and conveyors, and troubleshooting hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric systems. Documentation of maintenance records is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Oversee and direct work when needed.
• Familiarity with yard vehicles, forklift, loaders, and material separators a plus.
• Conveyor Belt knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant productivity by proactively managing maintenance functions.
• Welding and fabrication on stationary equipment.
• Perform PMs on downstream sorting lines, conveyors and machines.
• Diagnostics and minor repairs to industrial equipment including mobile equipment (forklifts, loaders, skid steers).
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair machinery and non-ferrous plant equipment (e.g., Eddy Current Separator, System Conveyors).
• Work with hydraulic, pneumatic and electric systems, PLC, valves, cylinders, bearings and motors.
• Coordinate with operations to ensure equipment runs properly and schedule maintenance as required.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance records and daily reports.
• May assist with ordering parts, welding, fabricating and minor electrical repairs.

Skills

Welding

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Conveyors

Forklifts

System Conveyors

Job description

Behr Iron & Metal, part of Alter Trading Corporation, seeks a Maintenance Technician for its NFR plant on the night shift (Mon–Fri, 10-hour days). Primary duties include maintaining conveyors and motor/gearbox assemblies to keep the plant efficient and operational.

The role involves welding and fabrication on stationary equipment, PMs on sorting lines and conveyors, and troubleshooting hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric systems. Documentation of maintenance records is required.