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About:

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:

The Maintenance Manager is a working manager responsible for both leading the maintenance team and actively participating in hands-on maintenance work. This role oversees all maintenance activities on the production side of Liberty Tire Recycling, including the operation, repair, and upkeep of shredders, grinders, and related equipment. The ideal candidate will bring strong troubleshooting skills, electrical expertise, and the ability to balance leadership with direct involvement on the floor.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as a working manager by actively participating in daily maintenance tasks alongside the team.

Lead and manage all maintenance activities related to shredders, grinders, and other production equipment.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical and electrical issues to minimize downtime.

Operate and maintain heavy industrial equipment including grinders and shredders.

Develop and oversee preventative maintenance programs to extend equipment life and reduce unplanned outages.

Supervise and train maintenance technicians to ensure safe, efficient work practices.

Prioritize and schedule work orders using a work order management system.

Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.

Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate vendor/contractor support when needed.

Support and drive continuous improvement efforts to improve reliability and uptime.

Skills and Abilities:

Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals.

Hands-on experience with shredders, grinders, and other heavy industrial equipment.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Proven ability to lead and motivate a maintenance team.

Experience with work order systems and preventive maintenance programs.

Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced production environment.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school certification a plus.

Minimum 5 years of maintenance management experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or recycling environment.

Experience in tire recycling or similar heavy industry is highly desirable.

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.

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.