Industrial Maintenance Technician

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.•Charlestown, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Technician utilizes knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair machinery and equipment; diagnose issues with machinery components; and determine when adjustments or repairs are needed. The incumbent will assume greater responsibility as experience and expertise grow.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Progressive technician training
1–5 years of experience diagnosing and repairing equipment
Valid driver’s license
Ability to work 2nd and 3rd shifts as well as weekends
Experience with large conveyor systems (24" to 26") is essential, including replacing and lacing conveyor belts with Flexco products and tools.
Experience operating telehandlers, fork trucks, and loaders
Stick-welding skills
Knowledge of 480v 3‑phase motors is required
Must have own tools, including metric and standard socket sets, wrenches, battery‑powered tools (impact, drill, grinder), and a multimeter.
Ability to work independently and utilize maintenance software on a mobile device to complete work orders is expected.
Legally eligible to work in the US
At least 18 years of age
Capable of frequently lifting 50 pounds
Strong listening and problem‑solving skills
Ability to multitask and manage multiple repairs
Proficiency in reading and writing English
Effective collaboration within a team in a fast‑paced environment

Nice To Haves

Hoisting license is a plus
Schedule 160 pipe-welding experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Reads and interprets equipment manuals to perform required maintenance and service.
Prevents plant breakdowns by performing planned preventive maintenance on conveying systems, power transmissions and other power-driven rotating equipment. All repairs and preventive maintenance to be performed in conformance with established company and federal standards.
Communicates equipment issues resolution to operators.
Works in extreme environments that are often “dirty”.
Repairs or coordinates repair of warn defective machinery or equipment; tests machines to ensure that quality and rate of production meets specifications.
Performs extensive housekeeping duties and uses a variety of small tools, hand-powered tools, and knives while complying with safety regulations.
Maintains necessary log for daily equipment inspections to ensure that the risk of downtime is kept to a minimum.
Establishes and adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules and advises Plant Maintenance Manager if additional work is needed or cannot be completed within the standard repair times.
Recommends measures to improve production, equipment performance and product quality and makes service calls for emergency breakdowns.
Cleans, inspects, and/or performs routine maintenance or minor repairs on recycling equipment, such as discs and belts to ensure proper functionality of MRF equipment.
Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.