Shredder Maintenance Supervisor - 2nd Shift

simsmetalm • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shredder Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating all maintenance activities related to the shredder system and associated downstream and upstream equipment within a metals recycling facility. This role ensures optimal equipment performance, minimizes downtime, enforces safety standards, and provides hands‑on leadership to maintenance personnel supporting high‑volume shredding operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or vocational training preferred.
• 5+ years of heavy industrial maintenance experience, preferably in metals recycling, shredding, steel mills, or aggregates.
• Prior supervisory or lead maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical knowledge of rotating equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding industrial environment, including exposure to heat, dust, noise, and heavy equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, climb ladders, work at heights, and enter confined spaces.
• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, or off‑shift coverage during outages or emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with large auto shredders and downstream separation systems.
• CMMS experience.
• OSHA 10/30, MSHA training, or equivalent safety certifications.
• Basic electrical and PLC troubleshooting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily, weekly, and shutdown maintenance activities for shredders, conveyors, magnets, screens, eddy currents, and related systems.
• Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve uptime and extend equipment life.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues; lead troubleshooting efforts during breakdowns.
• Coordinate rebuilds, liner changes, hammer and rotor maintenance, bearing replacements, and wear‑part management.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and inspection logs within the CMMS.
• Enforce all safety policies, lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work, and PPE requirements.
• Conduct job safety analyses (JSAs) and pre‑task safety meetings.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, MSHA (if applicable), and environmental regulations.
• Actively participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective action plans.
• Work closely with Operations, Production, and Procurement teams to schedule maintenance around production demands.
• Coordinate parts inventory, vendor relationships, and emergency repair services.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, cost control, and throughput.

Benefits

• A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company.
• Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment.
• We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED