Mechanic 1st Class

WIN Waste Innovations•North Andover, MA

About The Position

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to install, troubleshoot, clean, inspect, and maintain mechanical equipment throughout the facility safely and professionally. The role includes completing work orders and requisitions, documenting relevant information, diagnosing and repairing equipment, and operating mobile equipment. Mechanics may be called in during off-hours for emergency repairs and may be required to work scheduled or unscheduled overtime, rotating shifts, or on call. The mechanic performs preventive and routine maintenance, supports plant operations, identifies safety hazards, and follows environmental, health, and safety requirements. The position involves using maintenance software, machine shop equipment, welding processes, hand and power tools, and equipment found in waste-to-energy facilities. Mechanics may lead small projects and cover vacancies or callouts as needed. The work environment may be noisy and may involve heights, confined spaces, pressure vessels, and other challenging locations. The role requires using appropriate personal protective equipment and performing the physical activities described in the posting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is listed under preferred requirements.
Four to six years of mechanical background or experience working in a construction-type environment is listed under preferred requirements.
Proven mechanical abilities in previous jobs are listed under preferred requirements.
Ability to use and maintain hand tools and portable power tools safely and effectively.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
Ability to operate mobile equipment and equipment used in waste-to-energy facilities or similar industries.
Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in other precarious locations while using required PPE.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including by radio and intercom.
Ability to read and follow safety, environmental, operating, and maintenance procedures.
Ability to perform the physical activities described in the posting, including lifting 50 pounds, climbing, and accessing confined spaces.
Maintain a positive work environment through appropriate communication and conduct with customers, clients, vendors, coworkers, and management.
Maintain licenses required by applicable local, state, federal, environmental, and health and safety regulatory agencies.

Nice To Haves

Technical school experience.
Proficiency using oxy-acetylene and plasma torches.
Ability to read and record measurements precisely.
Qualification in structural welding in accordance with D1.1 and R certification, and tube welding per ASME Section XI.

Responsibilities

Initiate and complete work orders and requisitions, and routinely document pertinent information.
Use and become proficient with the Tabware Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Work scheduled and unscheduled overtime, be available on call, and respond to off-hours emergency repairs as required.
Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment; diagnose problems and make necessary repairs.
Operate mobile equipment, including industrial forklifts, manlifts, and skid steer-type loaders.
Perform preventive maintenance and routine maintenance and repairs around facility grounds.
Identify and repair potential safety hazards.
Use required PPE and safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and in other precarious places.
Communicate effectively by radio using three-part communication and communicate clearly in writing and verbally, including by intercom, two-way radio, or face to face.
Support operations as needed, including internal equipment inspections, fire watch, and work-area cleaning.
Use machine shop equipment, including bandsaws, drill presses, Bridgeports, stationary grinders, and parts washers.
Perform welding and related processes, including SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, brazing, and soldering.
Safely identify, use, and maintain hand tools and portable power tools during maintenance work.
Operate and demonstrate knowledge of waste-to-energy or similar industry equipment, including conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, overhead cranes, and pumps.
Lead small projects as assigned by the Lead Mechanic, Maintenance Supervisor, or Maintenance Manager.
Follow safety and environmental procedures; correct hazards and report them to the Shift Supervisor immediately.
Read, understand, and apply lockout/tagout procedures, safety and environmental rules, job hazard analyses, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Follow company environmental compliance, health, and safety requirements, policies, procedures, and rules.
Complete required Environmental Management System and Compliance Training and Corporate and Plant Training Programs within the prescribed time frame.
Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work areas.
Work rotating shifts if requested and cover vacancies and callouts when needed to support plant operations.