What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Industrial Maintenance Technician - Night Shift position at Liberty Tire Recycling?
About Us:
At IMC Outdoor Living, a subsidiary company of Liberty Tire Recycling, we're building a sustainable future - one tire at a time. As North America's leading tire recycler, we offer a unique opportunity to make a real impact on the environment. Join our team of nearly 4,000 dedicated employees across 70 sites and help us transform billions of pounds of waste tires into valuable resources. We're committed to innovation, a circular economy, and providing a rewarding workplace where you can grow and thrive.
Job Summary:
IMC Outdoor Living is looking for a Maintenance Technician. As a maintenance technician, you would be responsible for maintaining and repairing a variety of industrial equipment, including shredding machines, granulators, and bucket elevators. This role requires a proactive approach to equipment maintenance, ensuring that all machinery operates efficiently and safely at our Godfrey, IL facility.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform a variety of maintenance tasks including electrical and mechanical repairs, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of equipment and systems.
- Service trailers and repair and replace industrial equipment as needed.
- Troubleshoot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices.
- Maintain and repair conveyor systems: install belts, tighten, adjust, straighten, align, and replace parts.
- Perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures to ensure safe working conditions.
- Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
- Ensure that all work is completed following safety guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to work in awkward, confined spaces, using proper lifting and rigging techniques for heavy objects.
- Work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include extreme temperatures, hazardous equipment, and slippery surfaces.
- Be self-motivated and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Experience in mechanical/electrical repair within a manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with high-voltage wiring, especially 480V 3-phase motors.
- Knowledge and experience with motor control systems (preferred).
- Proficiency in multi-craft maintenance and repair, with a focus on both electrical and mechanical systems.
- Ability to lift 15 to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks, including standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and stretching.
- Willingness to work in challenging environments with extreme temperatures, humidity, and hazardous equipment.
- Availability to work nights and weekends as needed.
- Strong commitment to safety policies and procedures, minimizing risk to self and others
Education and Experience:
- 2-3 years experience in the tire recycling or manufacturing industry
EEO Statement:
Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
