Plant Maintenance Technician

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) • Cambridge, ON

79d • Onsite

About The Position

Join WM as a Plant Maintenance Technician and contribute to keeping our plant running at its best. You will be responsible for maintaining a variety of equipment, including balers, conveyor belts, gearboxes, electrical motors, pulleys, shafts, and bearings. This role involves identifying and fixing system failures, working with cutting-edge equipment, and ensuring safe and efficient operations. You will report to the Plant Maintenance Manager and play a key role in the success of our operations.

Requirements

• 2 years of relevant work experience
• Hold a valid certification or Red Seal in the Industrial Mechanic Millwright trade OR a non-certified, experienced Plant Maintenance Technician
• Be over 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada with a valid SIN
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Successfully complete and pass pre-employment drug screen and physical.

Nice To Haves

• Team players who care about everyone in the shop
• Happy working independently and as part of a team
• Likes variety – every day provides a new challenge
• Determined problem solvers.

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

• Starting Pay Rate of $39 to $44 depending on shift
• Stable hours for your financial stability
• 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, and more

What This Job Offers

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