This position is eligible for our $3000 Sign-On/Retention bonus!
Tradebe Environmental Services is a global leader in environmental services with US Headquarters in Merrillville, IN. Tradebe was founded in 1984 with the vision of helping industrial and chemical companies manage the increasing complexity of the waste they generate, ensuring safety for the people and the environment. Today, we continue to innovate and evolve as we maintain our firm commitment to propelling the circular economy and creating a more sustainable world. We actively contribute by managing all kinds of environmental liabilities in a safe and sustainable manner, focusing on reusing or recycling raw materials and energy, and being dedicated to meeting our customers' environmental goals. In the United States, Tradebe Environmental Services has 30 sites and serves customers from a broad range of markets, from petrochemicals to aerospace and hospitals, with unparalleled safety and quality standards.
Job description
Salary for this position will be based upon experience level.
Main Purpose
As a Maintenance Mechanic with Tradebe you will do a variety of maintenance work on the equipment at the plant. This is an industrial maintenance role. The ideal candidate will have industrial maintenance experience dealing with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment. Experience with carpentry and welding is a plus.
The role
Key job responsibilities
Maintain and repair all mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment and systems of plant machinery
Perform minor repairs of rotating and reciprocating equipment; assemble, dissemble, remove, install, clean and lubricate, as needed, shafts, bearings, gears, pulleys and other hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical parts of machines.
Repair or replace gauges, valves, regulators and other components of hydraulic, pneumatic and other fluid powered equipment or mechanical systems
Connect or disconnect electrical equipment or components that are incidental to repairs.
Some light welding, grinding and fabricating is also required.
Responsible for reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and sketches; draw sketches and schematics as needed
Perform work through "the work order system"
Record work performed and materials used
Operate lift trucks and powered lifts as required
The person
Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalent is required
3 to 5 years of mechanical experience
Previous management experience is a plus. The selected candidate will work independently with little to minimal supervision and frequently required to multi-task
Ability to read equipment prints; secure information from OEM manuals; apply basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and read, understand and apply common operational documents, SOP's, and training modules
The ability to drive a forklift and completion of OSHA lock out/tag out and confined space entry training may be required
The selected candidate must successfully complete HAZWOPPER training (provided during first week of employment)
Must participate in an OSHA/HAZWOPER physical examination
Must have the ability to work occasional overtime and must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen (urine and hair), and background check
The ability to obtain a physician's certification to wear a respirator is required
The candidate must have own tools and valid driver's license
The ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check, are required
Physical Requirements
Walking
Standing
Crawling
Kneeling
Lifting
Reaching
Pushing
Pulling
We offer
Why Tradebe is Right for You
Competitive pay and benefits
Student loan repayment assistance
Generous vacation and sick plans
Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision
401k Retirement match
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Health savings accounts (HSA)
Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance
Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
Leadership opportunities
Great work environment and culture
And MORE!
Tradebe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law .
