Industrial Maintenance Technician 2nd & 3rd Shifts Available

WM • Aurora, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

WM is hiring for a Plant Maintenance Technician who is seeking a safer work environment, values family financial security, and aspires to advance in their career. WM prioritizes employee well-being, offering career progression, stability, and a safe work environment. The role involves keeping plant operations running smoothly by maintaining equipment such as balers, conveyor belts, gearboxes, electrical motors, pulleys, shafts, and bearings. The technician will respond to system failures, identify and fix issues, and work with cutting-edge equipment. The position reports to the Plant Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

• 2 years of relevant work experience
• Be over 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Successfully complete and pass pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Must have own tools

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PLC - Programming Logistics Control
• Low voltage controls
• Hydraulics – pneumatics
• Conveyor repair

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections (PM) 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 with efficiency.
• Respond to emergency breakdown service calls.
• Perform work with limited supervision while maintaining high standards of performance.
• Be flexible with your work schedule, which may include nights and weekends to meet operational needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA standards and ensure all work is completed according to safety procedures.
• Perform repairs in line with Waste Management Safety, Life Critical Rules, and OSHA requirements.

Benefits

• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Extensive paid training opportunities
• A fun and engaging work environment with clear career progression opportunities
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Pension
• Paid vacation
• Holidays
• Personal days
• Company matching on a 401(k)

What This Job Offers

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