Maintenance Supervisor

Behr Iron and Metal, an Alter Trading Company is looking for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to direct its maintenance initiatives at its Rockford Location.    

ABOUT THE JOB

• Direct and Participate in the maintenance and repair of Mobile Equipment, Shear and facilities, electrical repair
  • Mobile equipment - Manage Parts Inventory and repairs
  • Stationary Shear- Deal with Contractors, Manage Parts Inventory, Complete Equipment and Maintenance Tasks, Troubleshoots issue and manage equipment documentation.
  • Property Maintenance - Handle repairs, Manage contractors and oversee annual inspections. 
• Actively promote plant safety programs and procedures that follow company and regulatory requirements, striving for continuous improvement in all areas of responsibility.
• Provide mechanical expertise to reduce equipment downtime.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and records as needed to properly track and maintain equipment status.
• Communicate successfully with other members of the team to ensure department and facility manager are informed on equipment availability.
• Work with vendors to ensure services are performed in a timely and cost effective manner 
• Oversee all maintenance and preventative maintenance programs, including troubleshooting and repair, and perform hands-on maintenance work.
• Evaluate equipment reliability and take appropriate actions to improve performance.
• Identify technical problems and provide practical solutions appropriate to the size and complexity of projects.
• Cross-train, learn and support other functions or processes as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

ABOUT YOU

• 3-5 years leading a maintenance function, required
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Hydraulic and Electrical Understanding.  
• DOT knowledge, preferred.
• Diesel power over hydraulic experience, preferred
• Two-year AAS (technical degree) and/or technical certification in welding, hydraulics, electrical systems or industrial mechanics preferred.
• Ability to do welding and fabricating work, preferred.(inspect)
• Must have experience troubleshooting low voltage circuitry – 24 volt; 12 volt; or 10 volt.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills required. Timely follow up is critical in this position. Communications must be detailed, respectful and constructive.
• Familiarity with heavy mobile equipment such as forklifts, loaders, and material separators a plus
• Ability to lift a minimum of 30-50 pounds.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and other systems to communicate and track information.
• Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license.

ABOUT BENEFITS:

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
• Employee assistance program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance 

ABOUT US:

Alter Trading Corporation is a 128+ year old, privately held company with 82+ scrap metal processing facilities operates scrap metal processing facilities in 9 states and trades recycled materials nationally and internationally.

Alter Trading Corporation is committed to maintaining a safe and drug-free workplace. Pre-employment and employee drug and alcohol testing may be required in accordance with applicable law and Company policy. For positions where permitted or required by law, testing may include cannabis (marijuana). Employees may also be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, or other legally authorized testing consistent with Company policy and applicable federal, state, and local laws.