Full-Time

Mobile Mechanic

Updated on 9/10/2026

Deadline 9/10/27
Real Alloy

Real Alloy

Recycles aluminum scrap into specification alloys

Compensation Overview

$31.78/hr

Chicago Heights, IL, USA

In Person

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)

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Requirements
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to follow instructions.
  • Ability to work overtime.
  • Ability to work off hours and weekends.
  • Reliability of attendance.
  • Accurately record hours and components for each task.
  • Demonstrate safe work practices around the facility.
Responsibilities
  • Install, repair, construct, test, adjust, and service equipment.
  • Repair and maintain mobile equipment with internal combustion engines of all types.
  • Work from elevated levels.
  • Operate mobile equipment, pneumatic and electrical hand tools, and jacks.
  • Apply working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and equipment braking systems.
  • Apply knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements for mobile equipment and safety devices.
  • Use pertinent diagnostic tools.
  • Learn the facility’s safety and quality procedures.
  • Build skills related to processing and melting aluminum scrap and transferring molten aluminum into molds.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Real Alloy converts aluminum scrap and by‑products into reusable aluminum metal and specification alloys, offering a wide range of cast and wrought products delivered as molten metal, ingots, or sows. It operates across 17 facilities in North America, turning scrap into ready‑to‑use metal tailored to customer alloy specifications and delivery needs. The company distinguishes itself as the market leader in third‑party aluminum recycling and specification alloy production, supported by a broad network and a customer‑driven metal supply approach. Its goal is to provide reliable, recycled aluminum and precisely specified alloys to customers across multiple industries, supporting widespread aluminum recycling and distribution.

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Headquarters

Cleveland, Ohio

Founded

1995

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Real Alloy updated sustainability materials on August 10, 2026, signaling active commercial positioning.
  • Recycling aluminum uses around 95% less energy than primary production, supporting customer demand.
  • Altek and Real Alloy's January 2025 project won over $3 million for Phase 1 planning.

What critics are saying

  • EPA Region 3 proposed a $26,500 penalty for Friendly, West Virginia discharge violations.
  • Real Alloy Holding workforce fell to 598 employees in March 2026, down from 614.
  • Project Zaar needs DOE approvals and NEPA review; delays freeze capital and milestone payments.

What makes Real Alloy unique

  • Real Alloy turns customer scrap, drosses, and skimmings into molten metal and ingot.
  • Its network covers North American aluminum recycling, plus alloying for automotive and packaging customers.
  • Project Zaar at Wabash, Indiana targets zero-waste salt-slag recovery using Altek technology.

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Company News

TS2 SPACE
Aug 14th, 2023
Aluminium Recycling and Sustainability: Speira's Strategy

With the acquisition of Real Alloy, Speira has expanded its recycling capabilities, enabling them to meet the demand for high-quality, low-carbon products.