Mechanic

Full-Time Status | Hourly | Safety Sensitive Shift Hours 4:00 am to 2:30 pm $27 – $34 per hour, Depending on Experience Location: Diversified Recycling , East Hazel Crest, Illinois Job Summary Performs intermediate-level preventive and corrective maintenance on Material Recovery Facility (MRF) processing equipment to maximize safe operation, equipment availability, and production efficiency. Diagnoses and repairs routine mechanical failures independently and escalates complex issues as needed. High school diploma/G.E.D. or equivalent relevant maintenance experience; demonstrated industrial mechanical repair skills. Ability to read basic equipment manuals, mechanical diagrams, and work orders; safely use common maintenance tools. Knowledge of lockout/tagout and willingness to work assigned shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed. Preferred: 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience; MRF, recycling, manufacturing, or conveyor/baler experience strongly preferred. Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, belt tracking, bearings, welding/fabrication, and computerized maintenance systems such as eMaint. Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs/ladders, bend, crouch, kneel, reach, and work around industrial machinery. Ability to lift and handle up to 50 pounds as needed, using assistance or lifting devices for heavier items. Work in noisy, dusty environments with moving machinery and seasonal temperature extremes; wear required PPE. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain MRF conveyors, balers, screens, sorting equipment, motors, gearboxes, bearings, rollers, chains, and belt systems. Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, equipment lubrication, inspections, adjustments, and component replacement to reduce unplanned downtime. Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems; identify root causes and recommend durable corrective repairs. Replace, splice, tension, and track conveyor belts as trained; repair or replace chains, sprockets, pulleys, seals, bearings, and rollers. Inspect and repair baler hydraulic components, wire-tie mechanisms, conveyors, and related equipment within authorized skill level. Perform basic electrical troubleshooting, sensor replacement, and motor/control checks only when qualified and authorized; refer advanced electrical/PLC work to qualified personnel. Use hand tools, power tools, meters, lifts, and shop equipment safely; perform basic welding, cutting, or fabrication when trained and authorized. Respond promptly to breakdown calls; coordinate equipment shutdown, repairs, testing, and safe return to service with the Shift Supervisor and Operations Manager. Follow lockout/tagout, stored-energy release, machine guarding, hot-work, fall-protection, and permit procedures; never bypass safety interlocks. Complete assigned work orders and PM documentation in the maintenance program, including findings, labor hours, parts used, downtime, and follow-up work. Communicate parts requirements and equipment conditions to the Maintenance Clerk; help verify spare-part identity and inventory usage. Identify repeat failures, unsafe conditions, leaks, overheating, misalignment, and unusual noise or vibration; report and correct issues promptly. Inspect and maintain work areas, tools, access platforms, and maintenance storage to meet housekeeping and fire-safety expectations. Coordinate with fellow mechanics across shifts and provide clear handoff notes on equipment status, unfinished work, and priority repairs. Assist with planned shutdowns, major repairs, contractor work, installations, and equipment upgrades under appropriate supervision. Follow PPE requirements, company safety policies, and safe interaction with forklifts, loaders, and operating production equipment. Group Life Insurance and optional voluntary life insurance Paid Leave for the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day (After 90 Days) Vacation About Diversified Recycling For over 30 years, Diversified Recycling has been sorting and processing countless loads of recyclables from nearby towns and beyond. As part of a family-owned and operated business, our core values have always been geared towards our customers and the exceptional service we provide for them. A state of the art sorting and processing facility allows Diversified Recycling the ability to collect and process recyclables from over 80 local communities. Members of our “Green Team” make a personal, positive, and impactful difference on the environment in the greater Chicagoland area. Diversified Recycling, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Diversified Recycling, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.Diversified Recycling, Inc. conducts current and prior employment verification. If you do not want your current employer contacted during the initial stages of the hiring process, please indicate this in your application materials. #J-18808-Ljbffr