Plant Maintenance Technician

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Waste Management is a leading provider of integrated environmental solutions. The company makes partnerships with customers and communities to manage and reduce waste from collection to disposal while recovering valuable resources and creating clean, renewable energy.

Job Profile

The company is recruiting a Plant Maintenance Technician who will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the operation of all plant systems and equipment. Including but not limited to balers, conveyor belts, gearboxes, electrical motors, pulleys, shafts, and bearings.

Must respond to all system failures by taking appropriate corrective action by completing or assigning the repairs needed to ensure that systems are operational and functioning safely and efficiently.

The position generally reports to the Plant Maintenance Manager.

Education Level

• Not mentioned, yet a High School Diploma will be a plus

Work Experience

• 2 years of relevant work

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to perform under limited supervision.
• Establishes and adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules and advises Sr. Plant Maintenance Manager if additional work is needed, or cannot be completed within the Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
• Inspects the quality of third-party repairs and or rebuilds.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards, and performs all work following established safety procedures.
• Maintains DEI (Daily Equipment Inspections) backlog.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspection (PM); diagnose, repairs, and rebuilds major equipment/components including but not limited to balers, conveyors, hydraulic power packs, eddy currents, electro-magnetic belts, optical sorters, diverters, compressors, trash compactors, motors, glass breakers, wire tie systems, fans, pumps, forklifts, front-end loaders, and building equipment.
• Performs repairs under Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules and OSHA. (Occupational and Safety Health Act) requirements.
• Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Recommends measures to improve production, equipment performance, and product quality
• Requires a flexible work schedule, which may include nights and weekends to support the operating schedule and the needs of the facility.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Diagnose defects and repair a variety of equipment and vehicles.
• Knowledge of electrical control systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems, including air compressors.
• Knowledge of single and three-phase electrical systems.
• Proficient in welding and fabrication.
• Safely operates tools and equipment needed during the repair and servicing of equipment.
• Technicians are required to provide their basic tools to perform routine maintenance and repairs of equipment.

Work Environment

• Normal settings for this job are material recycling facilities, repair/maintenance facilities, outdoors, or other facilities.
• Required to engage in physical activity that includes pushing, pulling, bending, and lifting objects more than pounds.
• Required to stand or work on concrete floors most of the work day.
• Required to use motor coordination with arms, hands, fingers, and legs.
• Required to work from ladders or raised platforms.
• Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements most of the workday.

Certificates/Licenses

• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Complete pre-employment drug screen and physical.

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, stock purchase plan, company match on 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.

Employer’s Statement

Waste Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.