Industrial Mechanic

Compu Cycle is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our industrial processing equipment. This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and conveyor systems throughout our processing facility.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Overtime as needed)

Location:

Compu Cycle Processing Facility

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial shredders, including SSI or comparable heavy-duty shredding systems.
• Inspect and maintain shredder components including cutters, shafts, bearings, gearboxes, motors, couplings, belts, chains, and hydraulic systems.
• Identify abnormal equipment conditions before they result in production downtime.
• Perform adjustments, component replacements, alignment, lubrication, and other repairs necessary to maintain equipment reliability.
• Assist with major shredder rebuilds, overhauls, and equipment upgrades.

• Maintain and troubleshoot conveyor systems used to move material throughout the processing operation.
• Diagnose issues involving belts, rollers, bearings, pulleys, drives, gearboxes, motors, chains, sprockets, and conveyor controls.
• Perform conveyor belt tracking, tensioning, alignment, and replacement.
• Inspect conveyors for wear, damage, and potential safety hazards.
• Ensure conveyor systems operate efficiently and safely.

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on shredders, conveyors, motors, pumps, compressors, hydraulic systems, electrical equipment, and other industrial machinery.
• Conduct routine inspections and identify equipment requiring repair or replacement.
• Develop and follow preventative maintenance procedures to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Maintain lubrication schedules and ensure equipment is properly serviced.
• Identify recurring failures and recommend corrective actions.

• Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems, including motors, starters, relays, sensors, switches, VFDs, and control panels.
• Diagnose electrical faults using appropriate testing equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLC‑controlled equipment and identify problems involving sensors, inputs, outputs, and controls.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Assist with electrical installations, equipment modifications, and control‑system improvements.

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment and assemblies.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, cylinders, pumps, valves, hoses, and related components.
• Troubleshoot pneumatic systems, including compressors, valves, cylinders, and air lines.
• Replace bearings, belts, chains, sprockets, motors, gearboxes, couplings, and other mechanical components.
• Perform equipment alignment and adjustments.

• Perform basic to advanced welding and fabrication as required for equipment repairs and modifications.
• Fabricate brackets, guards, supports, chutes, platforms, and other components.
• Utilize cutting, grinding, drilling, and other fabrication equipment.
• Assist in designing practical modifications that improve equipment reliability and safety.

• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions.
• Diagnose problems and determine the safest and most effective repair solution.
• Minimize equipment downtime while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Document failures and repairs to identify recurring problems.
• Maintain a strong sense of urgency when…