About Us:
Liberty Tire Recycling is a high-growth company and the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America with operations throughout the United States and Canada. Liberty Tire annually transforms more than 210 million tires into raw materials for smart, sustainable products that improve our environment and people’s lives. The Company is private equity owned, has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada, and nearly 4,000 employees. With innovative tools, technologies and processes, Liberty Tire is a revolutionary American conservation enterprise – from coast to coast, and from whole tire to end products. The company’s commitment to finding new and better ways to RECLAIM, RECYCLE and REUSE bridges the sustainability goals of scrap tire generators nationwide with those of local scrap rubber consumers.
Job Summary:
Liberty Tire Recycling is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Puyallup, WA facility. The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining and repairing a variety of equipment and systems, ensuring safe and efficient operations. This position requires a hands-on approach to troubleshooting and servicing mechanical and electrical systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform a variety of maintenance tasks including electrical and mechanical repairs, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of equipment and systems.
- Service trailers and repair and replace industrial equipment as needed.
- Troubleshoot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices.
- Maintain and repair conveyor systems: install belts, tighten, adjust, straighten, align, and replace parts.
- Perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures to ensure safe working conditions.
- Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
- Ensure that all work is completed following safety guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to work in awkward, confined spaces, using proper lifting and rigging techniques for heavy objects.
- Work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include extreme temperatures, hazardous equipment, and slippery surfaces.
- Be self-motivated and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Experience in mechanical/electrical repair within a manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with high-voltage wiring, especially 480V 3-phase motors.
- Knowledge and experience with motor control systems (preferred).
- Proficiency in multi-craft maintenance and repair, with a focus on both electrical and mechanical systems.
- Ability to lift 15 to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks, including standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and stretching.
- Willingness to work in challenging environments with extreme temperatures, humidity, and hazardous equipment.
- Availability to work nights and weekends as needed.
- Strong commitment to safety policies and procedures, minimizing risk to self and others.
Education and Experience:
- At least two years of electrical training or experience in mechanical/electrical repair within a manufacturing environment (highly preferred).
- Maintenance manufacturing experience, technical school training, electrical certification, or welding experience (highly preferred).
- Trailer mechanic experience (preferred).
- Previous experience with industrial machinery and equipment maintenance.
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
EEO Statement:
Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
