Industrial Maintenance Mechanic 3rd Shift

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) • Tampa, FL

8d • $25 - $36

About The Position

WM is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to help keep its plant operating safely and efficiently. Reporting to the Plant Maintenance Manager, the mechanic maintains equipment such as balers, conveyors, gearboxes, electrical motors, pulleys, shafts, and bearings; diagnoses and repairs breakdowns; and supports smooth plant operations. The role involves preventive maintenance, equipment and component repairs and rebuilds, emergency service calls, and work performed with limited supervision. The posted shift is described as 3rd shift, while the schedule is listed as Monday through Friday; operational flexibility may also be needed, including nights and weekends.

The position is based in a material recycling facility, repair or maintenance facility, outdoors, or another facility. Work may involve dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, standing on concrete floors, working from ladders or raised platforms, and physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, bending, and lifting objects over 50 pounds. WM provides uniforms and PPE, paid training, healthcare coverage, a stock purchase plan, and a pension.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Use motor coordination with arms, hands, fingers, and legs; push, pull, bend, and lift objects over 50 pounds; work from ladders or raised platforms; and stand or work on concrete floors 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, electromagnetic 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 Senior Plant Maintenance Manager if additional work is needed or cannot be completed within Standard Repair Times.
• Inspect the quality of third-party repairs and rebuilds.
• Recommend improvements to enhance production, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Manage multiple priorities and respond to emergency breakdown service calls.
• Perform work with limited supervision while maintaining high performance standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate and OSHA standards, and complete work according to safety procedures and Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules.
• Be flexible with the work schedule, which may include nights and weekends to meet operational needs.

Benefits

• Pay range of $25–$36, based on experience.
• Stable hours.
• Uniforms and personal protective equipment provided.
• Extensive paid training opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability.
• Stock Purchase Plan.
• Pension.
• Career progression opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed