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

Blue Island Recycling, LLC is seeking an experienced Industrial Welder/Mechanic to join our second shift maintenance team. This hands on industrial role is primarily responsible for welding, fabrication, maintenance, and repair of our large industrial hammer mill and automobile shredder.

The Industrial Welder/Mechanic will perform heavy welding and fabrication repairs, complete mechanical and hydraulic repairs, troubleshoot equipment problems, and respond to breakdowns. Fluency in spoken Spanish is required because this position communicates directly during maintenance, repair, and safety-related work with a coworker who speaks Spanish and does not speak English. English and Spanish bilingual ability is preferred.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform welding and fabrication repairs on the industrial hammer mill, automobile shredder, and related equipment

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

Inspect equipment for worn, cracked, damaged, or broken parts and complete necessary repairs

Perform mechanical and hydraulic repairs on heavy industrial processing equipment

Troubleshoot mechanical and hydraulic problems and respond to equipment breakdowns

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

Remove and replace worn or damaged mechanical components

Perform routine equipment inspections and assist with preventive maintenance

Perform maintenance and repair work on conveyors and other material processing equipment

Assist with maintenance and repairs involving excavators, material handlers, wheel loaders, and other large mobile equipment as needed

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Professional welding and fabrication experience

Hands on experience maintaining or repairing heavy industrial processing equipment such as shredders, hammer mills, crushers, conveyors, or similar equipment

Hands on mechanical and hydraulic repair experience involving heavy industrial or large equipment

Ability to troubleshoot and complete mechanical repairs

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

Fluency in spoken Spanish for direct communication with a Spanish-speaking coworker who does not speak English

Ability to communicate effectively and follow safety instructions

Ability to work safely around large industrial machinery and heavy equipment

Dependability and ability to reliably work the full scheduled shift

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Heavy fabrication, structural welding, or industrial welding experience

Direct experience maintaining or repairing a scrap metal hammer mill or automobile shredder

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

Experience in a scrap metal yard, steel mill, quarry, demolition, mining, aggregate, heavy construction, recycling, or similar heavy industrial environment

English and Spanish bilingual ability

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

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Candidates should have actual hands on welding, fabrication, mechanical, hydraulic, maintenance, or repair experience. Experience limited primarily to operating equipment does not meet the repair and maintenance requirements for this position.

Relevant experience may include work 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.

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, consistent with applicable law.

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.