Job Req ID:  4625
Date:  Jun 12, 2025
Tradebe Site:  Tradebe East Chicago
Location: 

East Chicago, IN, US, 46312

Department:  Operations
Business Line:  Environmental Services & Global Functions

Maintenance Supervisor - Weekend Shift - Up to $41.25/hr

Description: 

Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing. In the US, we are leaders focused on recycling and circular economy, managing all different environmental liabilities in a sustainable way.

Highlights

 

Location: East Chicago, IN
Schedule: Full-time, On-site – Fri-Mon 6:45AM-5:15PM 
Pay: $32-40/hr depending on experience. Plus a $1.25/hr shift differential
Position comes with $1,500 retention bonus 

What You'll Do

 

This is a working supervisor role that will be working side by side with Mechanics, Welders, and Technicians. You will be there to supervise performance and train as needed. 

 

Your Day-to-Day Will Include

 

  • Enforce safety and environmental policies across all maintenance work
  • Supervise maintenance personnel while working hands-on alongside the team
  • Assign daily tasks and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently
  • Keep maintenance areas clean, organized, and compliant
  • Oversee preventive maintenance and repairs of plant equipment
  • Coordinate major maintenance projects, including shutdowns
  • Maintain the maintenance shop and organize parts and tools
  • Oversee maintenance of mobile equipment (forklifts, track hoes, backhoes)
  • Support inventory tracking for parts and supplies
  • Operate and repair plant equipment as needed
  • Perform pipe fitting and welding (if qualified)
  • Assist with daily plant inspections
  • Maintain working knowledge of plant systems and machinery
  • Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Need

 

High School Diploma or equivalent 
3 to 5 years of mechanical experience 
Ability to work independently and multi-task with little to minimal supervision  
Ability to read equipment prints; secure information from OEM manuals; apply basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and read, understand and apply common operational documents, SOP’s, and training modules 
Ability to drive a forklift 
Must possess a basic set of tools 
Must possess a valid driver's license 
Successful completion of OSHA lock out/tag out and confined space entry training may be required 
Successful completion HAZWOPPER training (provided during first week of employment) 
Ability to work occasional overtime  

Work Environment

 

100% on-site in an industrial, outdoor plant environment
You’ll be on your feet, working in elevated or tight spaces, and moving around the plant throughout your shift

What’s in for you?

 

Why Tradebe is Right for You

  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Generous vacation and sick plans
  • Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision
  • 401k Retirement  match
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Health savings accounts (HSA)
  • Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance
  • Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Great work environment and culture
  • And MORE!

 

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

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Tradebe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law

 

 


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