Plant Maintenance Technician, MRF

Waste Management, Inc.•Charleston, SC

3d•$23 - $27

About The Position

The Plant Maintenance Technician monitors and maintains plant systems and equipment, including balers, conveyor belts, gearboxes, electrical motors, pulleys, shafts, and bearings. The technician responds to system failures by performing or assigning corrective repairs to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently. This position generally reports to the Plant Maintenance Manager. The role performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses and repairs equipment, maintains the daily equipment inspection backlog, and supports production schedules. It also involves inspecting third-party repairs, recommending improvements to production and equipment performance, handling emergency breakdowns, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. The position operates in inside gas plant conditions and outdoors, including inclement weather, heat, and humidity. It is designated safety sensitive and requires compliance with safety rules and protocols.

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.
Strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols; ongoing employment may involve drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

Perform repairs in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules and OSHA requirements.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections and diagnose, repair, and rebuild 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, and advise the Sr. Plant Maintenance Manager when additional work is needed or 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 tasks and priorities.
Perform service calls for emergency breakdowns.
Work under limited supervision.
Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate and OSHA standards, and follow established safety procedures.