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If your passion is working in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment then joining our team as Mechanic at our Savage, MN plant is the right job for you.
If you have the aptitude for safety and have an excellent work ethic; ability to work with others in a team environment, then this position could be a great fit.
Candidates will be taught to perform routine preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, and troubleshooting / repairing equipment failures. This position will employ a pay for knowledge concept, so as you obtain knowledge and can demonstrated proficiency in the required skill sets, your pay will increase with each step.
$5,000 – Sign on Bonus
Here at Liberty Tire Recycling each day brings new challenges and opportunities. Our culture is rooted in a tradition of excellence in employee well-being, safety and product quality. Teamwork, dedication, and hardworking values are weaved into all that we do. We believe every employee plays a critical role in the success of our business. We believe our team and what we do make a difference.
Liberty Tire Recycling is the premier company in the tire recycling industry, helping customers meets their environmental goals by collecting and recycling nearly half of North America’s scrap tires through a network of facilities located in the United States and Canada. Liberty provides high quality rubber feedstock for value added products and materials such as mulch, playground material, turf in-fill, and rubberized asphalt.
Our employees enjoy a steady income with medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance. We also offer HSA, life and AD&D, long and short-term disability, 401k with company match as well as vacation and holiday pay.
WE ARE A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. YOU MUST ALSO MEET BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Industrial Maintenance & Rolling Stock Mechanic will be responsible for providing for the day-to-day preventive maintenance, repair, and fabrication necessary to maintain facility manufacturing machinery and rolling stock inventory, including conveyors, grinders, shredders, screeners, fans, tools, trailers and heavy equipment, and etc. Applicants must have the ability to read and understand mechanicalelectrical diagrams and technical repair manuals. Perform other maintenance/mechanical duties as required to promote overall plant productivity and safety effectiveness.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Adhere to Health & Safety compliance in accordance with company policy.
- Repair and PM industrial equipment.
- Inspect and communicate condition for machinery per PM.
- Inventory tool supply and maintain shop cleanness.
- Provide leadership to machine operators as needed.
- Establish, maintain, and promote high standards of customer service.
- Metal fabrication using cutting torch, plasma cutter, welder, and other power tools.
- Ensure compliance with DOT & OSHA procedures and practices.
- Complete paperwork on work orders and PM checklists recording all repairs and any parts used.
- Perform safety inspections on machine guarding, fire prevention equipment, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Responsible for the maintenance and repair of processingmanufacturing equipment: compressors, conveyors, grinders, shredders, screeners, fans, electric motors, electric tools, and air tools.
- Ability to effectively communicate with other employees in the facility, both verbally and in writing.
- Reading and understanding mechanical technical repair manuals
- Perform routine brake inspections/ adjustments on commercial vehicles following Federal DOT requirements
- Perform routine preventative maintenance such as lubricating, oil changes, and failure analysis
- Performing assigned duties with little or no supervision or instruction
- Applying knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to maintenance work
- Operating personal lifts and material handling tools
- Knowledge of machine and tools used, including torchwelding equipment, minor electrical work, hydraulics, hand tools
- Understanding of OSHA & DOT regulations and implementation of safety regulations
- Ensures manufacturing processes are capable with respect to quality specifications.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns and repair as necessary
- Ability to make steel fabrications via measuring, cutting, bending and welding
- Knowledge in the general repair of processingmanufacturing equipment
- Maintains a safe and productive work environment.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATIONAL AND JOB EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 2 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing /industrial environment.
- Minimum 1 years mechanical experience for trailer repair
- Mechanical experience
- Basic standard tool set
- High school diploma or GED
ABILITIES REQUIRED
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands and fingers, to handle or fell objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, turning, climbing to a significant degree, and/or pulling of controls
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION
DOT Certification
CDL A (plus)
WORK SCHEDULE
2nd shift – 2:00 pm – 10:30 am
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds (The maximum lifting weight that employees may lift unassisted is 50 lbs.). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Exerting 50 – 100 pounds of force occasionally
Exerting 25 – 50 pounds of force frequently
Exerting 10 – 20 pounds of force continually
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes and airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, or moderately loud when in the field.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
COVID-19 considerations:
All vehicles are daily disinfected and sanitized and employees are provided hand sanitizer, wear masks, and practice social distancing.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- welding: 2 years (Required)
- Trailer Mechanic: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Welding Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
