Plant Maintenance Technician, MRF

WM • Charleston, SC

3d

About The Position

The Plant Maintenance Technician monitors and maintains the operation of plant systems and equipment, including balers, conveyor belts, gearboxes, electrical motors, pulleys, shafts, and bearings. The technician responds to system failures by taking corrective action and completing or assigning repairs to ensure systems operate safely and efficiently. The position generally reports to the Plant Maintenance Manager.

The role performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses and repairs equipment, handles emergency breakdown service calls, inspects third-party repairs, and recommends ways to improve production, equipment performance, and product quality. It requires managing multiple priorities, working with limited supervision, and maintaining a clean and safe work area in accordance with company and OSHA standards. The shift is 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., with a flexible schedule that may include nights and weekends to support facility operations.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and physical.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and manage multiple priorities.
• Flexible schedule, which may include nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules and OSHA requirements.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections 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.
• Establish and adjust work procedures to meet production schedules; advise the Sr. Plant Maintenance Manager when additional work is needed or work cannot be completed within Standard Repair Times.
• Inspect the quality of third-party repairs and rebuilds.
• Recommend measures to improve production, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Manage multiple priorities and perform emergency breakdown service calls.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and perform work in accordance with established safety procedures and Corporate/OSHA standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Stock purchase plan
• Company matching on a 401(k)
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days
• Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program
• Paid on-the-job training
• Established career progression

What This Job Offers

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