Maintenance Technician (Night Shift)

Carter Support Services•Chicago, IL

20h

About The Position

This role is responsible for the maintenance, protection, and uptime of a high-value industrial shredding system used in an e-waste recycling operation. This is not a general maintenance role. The technician in this position is accountable for the mechanical integrity, safety, and continuous operation of the facility’s primary production asset. The role operates independently on the night shift, responding to critical breakdowns, preventing failures, and ensuring peak performance. Downtime directly impacts revenue. This position owns prevention and rapid recovery. Core Responsibility: Asset Protection & Equipment Uptime

Requirements

7+ years of industrial maintenance experience (heavy machinery required)
Experience with industrial shredders or similar heavy-duty equipment strongly preferred
Advanced mechanical troubleshooting skills
Strong knowledge of 3-phase electrical systems
Hydraulic systems experience required
Welding and fabrication experience required
Ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics
Ability to work night shifts independently
Ability to lift 75+ lbs
Ability to work in a loud, high-output industrial environment
Ability to perform physical repair work on large industrial components
High mechanical and technical competency
Independent decision-making under pressure
Strong sense of urgency and ownership
Professional communication and accountability
Ability to operate with minimal supervision during night shift

Responsibilities

Maintain high equipment uptime and system reliability
Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical failures accurately and efficiently
Prevent catastrophic failures through proactive inspections and preventative maintenance
Protect critical components including rotors, cutter stacks, screens, shafts, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, and drive assemblies
Identify early warning signs of failure (vibration, abnormal noise, heat patterns, amperage spikes)
Replace bearings, motors, couplings, shafts, seals, and high-wear components
Perform alignment, torque verification, and structural repairs
Conduct cutter stack inspections and component replacements
Perform welding and fabrication repairs as required
Troubleshoot 3-phase motors and high-amperage electrical systems
Diagnose electrical panels, relays, sensors, overloads, and safety circuits
Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment (programming not required)
Strictly follow lockout/tagout and safety procedures
Diagnose and repair hydraulic pumps, cylinders, valves, and pressure systems
Monitor hydraulic temperature and pressure consistency
Identify leaks and inefficiencies before failure occurs
Respond immediately to production stoppages
Perform structured root cause analysis on major failures
Communicate clearly with operations leadership during incidents
Document repairs and preventative maintenance accurately
Recommend improvements to reduce repeat failures