Equipment Maintenance

MODERN DISPOSAL SERVICES.•Buffalo, NY

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Maintenance technician performs repairs physical plan equipment in an industrial recycling environment. Duties include diagnosing and repairing all mechanical and electrical maintenance issues associated with maintaining production machinery and equipment throughout the facility.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
PLC troubleshooting and problem solving ability with practical, mechanical and electrical aptitude
Valid driver’s license
Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
Ability to communicate effectively in both spoken and written form

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Prior experience working with conveyors preferred
Mechanical or trade school certificate preferred

Responsibilities

Installs and repairs control panels and associated components, motor control circuits, building and lighting circuits.
Diagnoses electrical systems, circuit breakers and low voltage power distribution systems, AC/DC motors, PLC and VFD drive systems.
Performs preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems of the production and physical plant equipment.
Reads electrical/mechanical and schematic drawings to maintain equipment in a safe working manner in accordance with appropriate codes and ordinances.
Repairs and maintains mechanical equipment, air compressors, hydraulic systems, conveyor systems, gear boxes, and air handler units.
Operate shop machinery, drill press, laths, milling machine and hand tools.
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.