Plant Maintenance Tech

Athens Services•Sun Valley, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Maintenance Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Supervisor. The Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines and equipment using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring testing instruments. Diagnoses machinery components and determines if and when adjustments or repairs are required. Increasing level of responsibility per experience. This position will also require housekeeping/cleaning responsibilities as needed throughout the shift. Observes mechanical devices in operation and troubleshoots problems. Dismantles device to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, hand tools and power tools. Inspects used parts to determine changes on dimensional requirements, using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. Adjusts functional parts of device and control instruments using hand and/or power tools. Repairs or replaces defective parts. Advise the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager of any operational problems. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Complies with all safety, health, environmental, and other Company policies, procedures and requirements. Perform preventative plant maintenance. General plant maintenance inspection and diagnosis & repairs. Welding & cutting as needed. Maintain, repair and clean MRF Equipment, including but not limited to upper and lower shaker decks, conveyor tunnels, walking floor tunnels, conveyor, beds, head & tail pulley. Maintain, repair and clean exhaust fans, including but not limited to air and carbon filters

Requirements

3 years' experience in maintenance & repair in production style environment
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Fabrication knowledge (Mig/Tig/Arc/Oxy Acetylene/brazing etc.)
Sufficient working knowledge regarding plant component repairs and replacements
Ability to effectively troubleshoot and identify electrical/mechanical issues and complete in a safe timely manner
Perform all tasks safely and in accordance with applicable OSHA rules and regulations
Consistently behaves in a manner that is appropriate and professional
Valid Class C Driver's License
Acceptable Driver's Record
Must possess personal tools
Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

Nice To Haves

Trade School Certification
Bilingual English / Spanish
Welder certification
Waste, rock & sand, concrete, and/or asphalt industry experience

Responsibilities

Repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines and equipment using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring testing instruments
Diagnosing machinery components and determining if and when adjustments or repairs are required
Requiring housekeeping/cleaning responsibilities as needed throughout the shift
Observing mechanical devices in operation and troubleshooting problems
Dismantling device to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, hand tools and power tools
Inspecting used parts to determine changes on dimensional requirements, using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments
Adjusting functional parts of device and control instruments using hand and/or power tools
Repairing or replacing defective parts
Advising the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager of any operational problems
Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor
Complying with all safety, health, environmental, and other Company policies, procedures and requirements
Performing preventative plant maintenance
Performing general plant maintenance inspection and diagnosis & repairs
Welding & cutting as needed
Maintaining, repairing and cleaning MRF Equipment, including but not limited to upper and lower shaker decks, conveyor tunnels, walking floor tunnels, conveyor, beds, head & tail pulley
Maintaining, repairing and cleaning exhaust fans, including but not limited to air and carbon filters