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Industrial Machine Maintenance and Operation

K & S Tire Recycling

Chicago Heights, IL, USFull-time$37k – $42kPosted Aug 11, 2026

Job description

K&S Tire Recycling is seeking an experienced, mechanically skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician / Equipment Operator to maintain and operate heavy-duty tire recycling equipment.

Responsibilities

Maintain tire shredders, steel liberators, conveyors, screens and related equipment Diagnose mechanical failures and production problems Change/adjust shredder knives, screens and wear components Replace/maintain bearings, shafts, belts, chains, sprockets and rollers Inspect motors, gearboxes, hydraulics and pneumatics Perform preventive maintenance and lubrication Safely clear jams using proper LOTO procedures Operate Bobcat/skid steer to load and move material Identify abnormal heat, vibration, noise and wear before failures occur Requirements Industrial maintenance/mechanical experience Strong troubleshooting ability Experience with bearings, conveyors and mechanical components Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout Ability to operate a Bobcat/skid steer Ability to use hand, power and pneumatic tools Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Welding/fabrication and electrical troubleshooting are preferred.

Benefits

Why Work With K&S Tire Recycling? K&S Tire Recycling is a growing tire recycling company serving customers throughout the Midwest. Our operation keeps millions of pounds of tires and recyclable materials out of landfills and puts those materials back to productive use. We value employees who are reliable, safety-conscious, hardworking, and willing to learn.

We offer accrued paid time off We have 1st and 2nd shift positions available.

Compensation

is $18-$20 per Hour USD

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