Plant Maintenance Technician I
About The Position
The Plant Maintenance Technician repairs, maintains, inspects, and cleans machinery and mechanical equipment at an MRF facility. Equipment includes motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines, shaker decks, conveyor tunnels and beds, walking floor tunnels, head and tail pulleys, exhaust fans, air filters, and carbon filters. The position diagnoses mechanical and electrical issues, determines whether adjustments or repairs are needed, and performs preventative and general plant maintenance. It also includes housekeeping and cleaning responsibilities as needed throughout the shift. The technician reports to the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Supervisor, with responsibility increasing according to experience.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of maintenance and repair experience in a production-style environment.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Fabrication knowledge, including MIG, TIG, arc, oxy-acetylene, and brazing.
- Sufficient working knowledge of plant component repairs and replacements.
- Ability to troubleshoot and identify electrical and mechanical issues and complete work safely and in a timely manner.
- Ability to perform tasks safely and in accordance with applicable OSHA rules and regulations.
- Consistently behave in an appropriate and professional manner.
- Valid Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
- Must possess personal tools.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Nice To Haves
- Trade school certification.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
- Welder certification.
- Experience in the waste, rock and sand, concrete, and/or asphalt industry.
Responsibilities
- Observe mechanical devices in operation and troubleshoot problems.
- Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, hand tools, and power tools.
- Inspect used parts for changes in dimensional requirements using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
- Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand and/or power tools.
- Repair or replace defective parts.
- Advise the Maintenance Supervisor or Manager of operational problems.
- Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
- Comply with all safety, health, environmental, and other company policies, procedures, and requirements.
- Perform preventative plant maintenance and general plant maintenance inspections, diagnosis, and repairs.
- Perform welding and cutting as needed.
- Maintain, repair, and clean MRF equipment, including shaker decks, conveyor tunnels and beds, walking floor tunnels, and head and tail pulleys.
- Maintain, repair, and clean exhaust fans, including air and carbon filters.
- Perform housekeeping and cleaning responsibilities as needed throughout the shift.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with profit sharing and match.
- Life insurance.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- Career plan.
- Recognition programs.
- Professional development learning.
- Competitive wages.
- An exceptional work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
