Industrial Maintenance Technician 2nd & 3rd Shifts Available

WM • Aurora, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

WM is hiring a Plant Maintenance Technician to help keep its plant operating safely and efficiently. The technician maintains and repairs equipment including balers, conveyor belts, gearboxes, electrical motors, pulleys, shafts, and bearings. When systems fail, the technician diagnoses and resolves issues to restore operations. The role reports to the Plant Maintenance Manager and involves working with plant and material-recycling equipment.

The position offers second- and third-shift schedules, Monday through Friday: second shift is 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.; third shift is 8:00 p.m.–4:30 a.m. The expected base pay range is $30–$35, depending on experience and other factors. WM describes the role as offering stable hours, paid training, uniforms and PPE, career progression opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Be over 18 years of age.
• Be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Be able to perform the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Successfully complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Have own tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PLC programming.
• Experience with logistics control.
• Experience with low-voltage controls.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience with conveyor repair.

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 Sr. Plant Maintenance Manager when additional work is needed or cannot be completed within Standard Repair Times.
• Inspect the quality of third-party repairs and rebuilds.
• Recommend improvements to production, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• 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 follow safety procedures.
• Perform repairs in accordance with Waste Management Safety, Life Critical Rules, and OSHA requirements.

Benefits

• Uniforms and personal protective equipment provided.
• Extensive paid training opportunities.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Pension.
• Company matching on a 401(k).
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Personal days.

What This Job Offers

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