Industrial Machine Maintenance and Operation

K & S Tire Recycling, Inc.•Chicago Heights, IL

18h•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

K&S Tire Recycling is seeking an experienced, mechanically skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician / Equipment Operator to maintain and operate heavy-duty tire recycling equipment. This is a hands-on position for someone who understands industrial machinery and is comfortable getting into the equipment, identifying problems, replacing wear components, making adjustments, and keeping a production line running. Our equipment includes industrial tire shredders, steel liberation equipment, conveyors, screens, magnets, material-handling systems, and Bobcat/skid-steer equipment. This is not simply a machine operator position. We are looking for someone with strong mechanical aptitude who can operate equipment while also helping maintain and troubleshoot it. This is a physically demanding industrial position.

Requirements

Experience with industrial machinery
Experience with shredders or grinders
Experience with conveyors
Experience with bearings and shafts
Experience with motors and gearboxes
Experience with belts and chains
Experience with sprockets and pulleys
Experience with hydraulic systems
Experience with pneumatic systems
Experience with lubrication systems
Experience with cutting knives and wear components
Experience with preventive maintenance
Experience with mechanical troubleshooting
Experience with hand and power tools
Experience with impact tools
Experience with torque wrenches
Experience with grease systems
Basic welding and fabrication skills
Experience working with tire shredders, recycling equipment, crushers, grinders, aggregate equipment, scrap-processing equipment, heavy manufacturing equipment, or similar machinery
Ability to lift and handle up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Ability to bend, kneel, climb, reach, push, and pull
Ability to use hand and power tools
Ability to work around industrial machinery
Ability to work indoors and outdoors
Ability to work in varying temperatures and conditions
Ability to perform maintenance work that may require working in tight or difficult-to-access areas
Ability to safely perform repetitive physical tasks
Previous industrial maintenance or mechanical experience
Experience maintaining production or recycling equipment
Strong mechanical aptitude
Experience operating a Bobcat/skid steer
Ability to identify mechanical problems and troubleshoot equipment
Experience replacing bearings, belts, chains, knives, screens, or other wear components
Ability to safely use hand, pneumatic, and power tools
Understanding of preventive maintenance
Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout procedures
Ability to work independently and as part of a production team

Nice To Haves

Basic welding and fabrication experience is a plus
Basic electrical troubleshooting experience is a plus
Previous skid-steer/Bobcat operating experience is required or strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain industrial tire shredding and recycling equipment
Perform preventive and routine maintenance on tire shredders, steel liberation equipment, conveyors, screens, magnets, and related processing equipment
Inspect machinery regularly for wear, damage, unusual vibration, heat, noise, leaks, or other signs of mechanical problems
Identify mechanical problems before they result in major equipment failures
Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and production issues
Assist with equipment repairs and return machinery to service safely and efficiently
Remove, replace, adjust, and maintain shredder knives, cutters, screens, wear plates, bearings, shafts, belts, chains, sprockets, rollers, and other mechanical components
Inspect shredder knives and cutting components for wear and damage
Assist with knife changes, rotations, adjustments, and proper installation
Maintain proper clearances, alignment, tension, and adjustment of equipment components
Clear jams and material blockages using proper safety and lockout/tagout procedures
Lubricate bearings and other components according to maintenance requirements
Inspect conveyors, belts, rollers, bearings, motors, and drive components
Perform routine preventive maintenance and document completed work
Maintain tools, replacement parts, and maintenance work areas
Communicate equipment problems and needed repairs to management
Assist outside technicians and equipment manufacturers when necessary
Maintain a clean and safe production and maintenance area
Operate a Bobcat/skid steer
Load tires and other materials into processing equipment
Move processed and unprocessed material throughout the facility
Load and unload material
Maintain proper material flow to production equipment
Keep production and storage areas organized
Perform basic daily inspections of the Bobcat/skid steer before operation