2nd Shift Industrial Welder/Mechanic - Mobile Equipment in Blue Island, Illinois at Blue Island Recycling, LLC

Blue Island Recycling, LLC is seeking a dependable and experienced Industrial Welder Mechanic to join our second shift maintenance team.

This is a hands on industrial position primarily focused on welding, fabrication, maintenance, and repair of our large industrial hammer mill and shredder used to process automobiles and other scrap metal.

The Industrial Welder Mechanic will perform heavy welding and fabrication repairs on the shredder and related processing equipment, assist with mechanical and hydraulic repairs, respond to equipment breakdowns, and perform maintenance and repair work throughout the facility.

Additional work may include maintenance and repairs involving conveyors, material processing equipment, and large mobile equipment such as excavators, material handlers, and wheel loaders.

We are looking for someone with strong professional welding and fabrication experience who is mechanically inclined, dependable, safety minded, and comfortable performing demanding hands on work in an active scrap metal recycling facility.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform welding and fabrication repairs on our industrial hammer mill and shredder and related equipment

Weld, cut, grind, fabricate, reinforce, and repair heavy steel components

Inspect shredder components and other equipment for worn, cracked, damaged, or broken parts requiring repair

Perform mechanical and hydraulic repairs on industrial equipment

Inspect, repair, and replace hydraulic hoses and other damaged or worn components

Assist with troubleshooting mechanical and hydraulic problems and responding to equipment breakdowns

Remove and replace worn or damaged mechanical components

Perform routine equipment inspections and assist with preventive maintenance

Perform welding, fabrication, maintenance, and repair work on conveyors and other material processing equipment

Assist with maintenance and repairs involving large mobile equipment such as excavators, material handlers, wheel loaders, and similar machinery

Safely operate welding equipment, cutting torches, grinders, hand tools, power tools, and other maintenance equipment

Drain oil, fuel, coolant, and other fluids from large trucks and vehicles being prepared for processing as needed

Properly collect, contain, and handle drained vehicle fluids

Maintain a clean and organized work area

Follow all company safety procedures, including lockout and tagout requirements

Assist with other maintenance and repair work throughout the facility as needed

Perform other duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional welding experience is required

Heavy fabrication, structural welding, or industrial welding experience is strongly preferred

Experience welding and repairing heavy steel or industrial equipment is strongly preferred

Mechanical repair, equipment repair, or industrial maintenance experience is strongly preferred

Experience performing mechanical and hydraulic repairs on heavy industrial equipment is preferred

Experience with hydraulic systems, hoses, cylinders, pumps, valves, and related components is preferred

Prior experience working as a welder or mechanic in a scrap metal yard, steel mill, quarry, demolition, mining, aggregate, heavy construction, recycling, or similar heavy industrial environment is strongly preferred

Experience maintaining or repairing large mobile heavy equipment such as excavators, material handlers, wheel loaders, dozers, or similar machinery is a plus

Ability to safely use welding equipment, cutting torches, grinders, hand tools, and power tools

Ability to perform mechanical troubleshooting and repairs

Must be comfortable working around large industrial machinery and heavy equipment

Must be dependable and able to reliably work the full scheduled shift

Must be able to work safely in an active industrial environment

Ability to speak Spanish is a plus but is not required

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Direct experience working on a scrap metal hammer mill or shredder is highly preferred but is not required.

Candidates with welding, fabrication, mechanical, or maintenance experience involving scrap metal shredders, hammer mills, crushers, conveyors, screening equipment, material processing equipment, heavy construction or demolition equipment, mining or aggregate equipment, recycling equipment, heavy trucks, industrial machinery, or other heavy steel fabrication and repair work are encouraged to apply.

Experience maintaining or repairing large mobile equipment such as excavators, material handlers, wheel loaders, and similar machinery is also valuable.

We are seeking candidates with actual hands on welding, fabrication, maintenance, or repair experience. Experience limited primarily to operating equipment does not replace the repair and maintenance experience preferred for this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is located at an active scrap metal recycling and processing facility.

Employees work around heavy machinery, large mobile equipment, trucks, industrial equipment, scrap metal, dirt, dust, grease, noise, and changing weather conditions.

This is a hands on position. Applicants must be comfortable getting dirty, working around scrap metal and heavy equipment, working outdoors when required, and performing physical work in an industrial environment.

SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday

2:00 PM to 2:00 AM

Weekends off

This is a full time second shift position. Applicants must be able to reliably work the entire scheduled shift.

BENEFITS

Benefits are available to eligible employees and include:

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with traditional and Roth options

Life insurance

PRE EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

Employment is contingent upon completion of applicable pre employment screening requirements, including a drug test and background check.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Blue Island Recycling, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Blue Island Recycling, LLC considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.