Compactor Technician & Senior Welder - 1st Shift

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)Cicero, IL
Onsite

About The Position

Performs preventive maintenance inspection (PMI), troubleshoots, repairs, and rebuilds major components on compactors and containers. Ensures accurate diagnosis and effective repair and/or replacement of components. This role operates in both inside gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity.

Requirements

  • 4 years of relevant work experience.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to obtain a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative.

Nice To Haves

  • 2 plus years of solid electrical experience
  • Hydraulic repair experience
  • MIG and STICK welding experience

Responsibilities

  • Performs preventive maintenance inspections, diagnoses and repairs compactors, containers, and carts.
  • Performs moderately complex welding processes such as arc welding, gas welding, aluminum welding, brazing, plastic welding, and soft soldering on a variety of materials.
  • Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing compactors and containers, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
  • Conducts safety checks on compactors and containers.
  • Performs service calls for compactor repairs and emergency breakdowns.
  • Performs related work such as flame cutting, bending, forming, beveling, notching of metal and plastic parts.
  • Performs standard layouts and set-ups of dimensions and tolerances.
  • Estimates time and material costs on repairs and requisitions new parts.
  • Inspects the quality of outside/supplier repairs and or rebuilds.
  • Performs layout operations, develops fixtures for one-of-a-kind units, and selects optimum welding process.
  • Provides assistance, guidance and direction to lower level maintenance personnel.
  • In the absence of supervision may provide container maintenance supervisory duties.
  • Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards.
  • Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures

Benefits

  • Annual Education Assistance Benefit
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K with match
  • Discounted stock options
  • Dependent day care
  • Paid Vacation
  • Holidays
  • Personal Days
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