Night Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician
Company: BlackStar
Location: Elgin
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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.
Keywords: BlackStar, Des Plaines , Night Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician, Engineering , Elgin, Illinois
