Maintenance Lead - 2nd shift

Liberty Tire Recycling•Jackson, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Liberty Tire Recycling is seeking a Maintenance Lead to support equipment reliability and safe production during 2nd shift. This role performs hands‑on maintenance while providing leadership and support to production teams. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical skills, welding and fabrication experience, and a commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot industrial equipment
Experience with electrical and mechanical repairs in a manufacturing environment
Ability to lead, influence, and communicate effectively with others
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, changing production environment
Strong attention to safety and detail
Physical ability to lift up to 70 lbs and use hand and power tools regularly
Minimum 1 year of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
High school diploma or equivalent
Basic standard tool set required

Nice To Haves

Welding and fabrication experience preferred
Forklift experience preferred
Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred but not required
Prior lead or senior technician experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on industrial manufacturing equipment including conveyors, grinders, shredders, and screeners
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues
Complete welding and metal fabrication using torches, welders, and power tools
Inspect equipment, document conditions, and communicate issues clearly
Complete work orders, PM checklists, and record parts usage accurately
Support production teams by responding to maintenance issues and minimizing downtime
Provide leadership and guidance to equipment operators as needed
Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety policies
Conduct safety inspections on machine guarding, fire prevention equipment, and related systems
Maintain shop cleanliness, organization, and tool inventory
Assist with coordinating maintenance priorities to meet production needs
Support training, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement efforts
Perform other duties as assigned