Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Recycling MRF - Indianapolis, IN

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Indianapolis, IN

8h•Onsite

About The Position

WM is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for its recycling material recovery facility (MRF) in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role maintains plant equipment and helps ensure operations run safely and efficiently. The mechanic performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses failures, and repairs or rebuilds equipment and components. The position reports to the Plant Maintenance Manager and involves working with limited supervision, responding to emergency breakdowns, and coordinating work with production needs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexibility required for nights and weekends as operational needs dictate.

Requirements

At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
Be over 18 years of age.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
Ability to use motor coordination with arms, hands, fingers, and legs.
Ability to push, pull, bend, and lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
Ability to work from ladders or raised platforms.
Ability to stand or work on concrete floors for most of the workday.
Ability to work in an environment involving dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements for most of the workday.

Responsibilities

Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and diagnose, repair, and rebuild major equipment and components, including 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.
Maintain the Daily Equipment Inspections (DEI) backlog.
Adjust work procedures to meet production schedules and inform the Sr. Plant Maintenance Manager if additional work is needed or cannot be completed within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
Inspect the quality of third-party repairs and rebuilds.
Recommend improvements to enhance production, equipment performance, and product quality.
Multitask and manage multiple priorities efficiently.
Respond to emergency breakdown service calls.
Perform work with limited supervision while maintaining high standards of performance.
Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA standards and complete work according to safety procedures.
Perform repairs in line with Waste Management Safety, Life Critical Rules, and OSHA requirements.
Be flexible with the work schedule, including nights and weekends when required to meet operational needs.