Tier & Inserter Builder

1st Shift Tire Inserter / Assembler – Komar / Maren Engineering

Summary: Starting Rate: $22.00 - $26.00/Hour

Full Time

Benefits: 10 Vacation Days (Paid Time Off), 9 Holidays, Attendance Bonus, 401K with company match, Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance

Komar/Maren Engineering is an industry-leading recycling baler manufacturer located in South Holland, Illinois. Since 1962, Maren Balers and Shredders has manufactured the world’s best balers and shredders. Our balers handle high volumes of material with low labor inputs creating high quality and quantity recycled materials.

You will be working from prints, drawings, and instructions to perform builds. Prior experience with assembly definite plus. A strong work ethic and a passion to learn the field inside and out is absolutely required. This is not a repetitive function; every mWe are seeking self‑motivated individuals with solid machine requires free thinking and extreme diligence. We design and manufacture our machinery from the ground up, and this position provides a great opportunity to strengthen your personal skills and knowledge with an ever‑growing company.

The Tier Inserter Builder is responsible for assembling, fitting, and testing the Tier Inserter system used in A‑frame style baler machines. This role builds and integrates the mechanical, electrical, and light‑fabrication components that thread wire through the machine and complete the tie cycle during operation. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, basic electrical wiring experience, and the ability to work across multiple trades to ensure a reliable, high‑quality inserter assembly.

• Assemble Tier Inserter units from drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Perform light fabrication tasks, including cutting, drilling, grinding, and fitting small components.
• Install and align motors, switches, actuators, and sensors.
• Wire electrical components, including limit switches, proximity sensors, motors, and control connections.
• Test mechanical and electrical functions to ensure proper wire insertion and tie sequence.
• Troubleshoot assembly issues.
• Verify quality and safety standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and assembly teams.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience in machine assembly or equipment building.
• Basic electrical wiring skills.
• Light fabrication skills.
• Ability to read drawings and schematics.
• Able to lift 35 lbs. and stand for long periods.
• Strong attention to detail.

• Experience with balers or industrial machinery.
• Familiarity with Tier Inserter systems.
• Basic welding or machining knowledge.

• Self‑starter, problem‑solver.
• Works well independently and in teams.
• Strong communication.
• Reliable and safety focused.