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Industrial Maintenance/Mechanic Second Shift

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Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Alter Trading Corporation Company, privately held company with several scrap metal processing facilities throughout the Midwest and Southern region, is searching for a Maintenance Mechanic at its Council Bluffs, Iowa location.

Hours: Monday through Friday 2:00PM - 12:00AM. Saturday possible based on operational needs.

Summary:

· Maintains plant productivity by proactively managing maintenance function.

· Welding and Fabrication work on stationary equipment

· Ensure proper Parts Inventory

· Maintain facility equipment

· Performing PM’s on:

  • Downstream sorting lines, conveyors and machines.
  • Diagnostics and minor repairs to industrial type of equipment including Mobile Equipment, Forklifts, front end loaders, skid steers, truck & Trailers.

· Perform troubleshooting, maintenance and repair work for machinery and various plant equipment e.g. Eddy Current Separator, System Conveyors, Trommels, etc.

· Work with hydraulic, pneumatic and electric systems, PLC, valves, cylinders, bearings, and electric motors

· Check with key operations (forklift, loader, and separator) to be sure all equipment is running properly; and schedule maintenance as required.

· Prepare and maintain all maintenance records, and daily reports.

· Assign, review, and check work of maintenance done by employees, providing on-the-job training as needed; eliminate ordinary work difficulties.

· May be involved in a variety of other responsibilities including ordering of parts, welding, fabricating and performance electrical repairs (minor).

· Perform other related duties or special projects as assigned.

Safety:

Wears all necessary PPE when working in the yard. Follows company safety standards at all times.

Requirements:

· Perform the basic functions of arithmetic; add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure. Compute ratio, rate and percent.

· Familiarity with yard vehicles, forklift, loaders, and material separators a definite plus

· Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 – 50 pounds.

· Welding (stick) and fabricating skills are required

PAY RATE: Dependent on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vacation time
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 9-12 hour shifts

Experience:

  • Industrial maintenance: 2 years (Required)
  • Mechanical knowledge: 2 years (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person


Industrial Maintenance/Mechanic Second Shift

Council Bluffs, IA
Full time

Published on 03/14/2025

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