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Night Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job in Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, 60122, USA
Listing for: BlackStar
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-07
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Night Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician (Heavy Machinery / Shredder Systems)

Shift: Night Shift | 5:30 PM – 3:30 AM (Flexible 10-hour shifts)

We are seeking a highly skilled Night Shift Maintenance Technician to protect and maintain a $7.5M SSI industrial e-waste shredding system
. This is not a general maintenance role
—this position owns equipment uptime, asset protection, and rapid breakdown response during night operations.

Downtime equals lost revenue. This role prevents it.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain maximum uptime of large industrial shredder systems
  • Troubleshoot and repair heavy mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
  • Perform preventative maintenance to prevent catastrophic equipment failure
  • Diagnose issues related to bearings, motors, shafts, gearboxes, cutter stacks, hydraulics, and drives
  • Troubleshoot 3-phase electrical systems
    , panels, sensors, and safety circuits
  • Perform welding and fabrication repairs as needed
  • Respond immediately to breakdowns and perform root cause analysis
  • Document repairs and communicate with Night Operations leadership
  • Enforce strict lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
Required Qualifications
  • 7+ years of industrial maintenance experience (heavy machinery required)
  • Experience with industrial shredders or similar heavy-duty equipment
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
  • Hands-on experience with hydraulic systems (pumps, valves, cylinders)
  • Strong knowledge of 3-phase electrical systems
  • Welding and fabrication experience required
  • Ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics
  • Comfortable working night shift independently
Physical Requirements
  • Lift 75+ lbs
  • Work in a loud, high-output industrial environment
  • Perform hands-on repairs on large production equipment
Ideal for

Industrial Maintenance Technician, Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician, Shredder Maintenance Technician, Industrial Mechanic, Night Shift Maintenance Technician.

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