Plant Maintenance Technician

Athens Services•Irwindale, CA

5d•$26 - $39

About The Position

The Plant Maintenance Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Supervisor. This position repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment, including motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines, and other equipment. The technician uses hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring and testing instruments to diagnose equipment components and determine when adjustments or repairs are needed. The level of responsibility increases with experience. Housekeeping and cleaning duties may also be required throughout the shift. The role includes preventative and general plant maintenance, equipment inspections, diagnosis and repair, and welding and cutting as needed. The technician maintains, repairs, and cleans MRF equipment and exhaust fans, including associated filters and conveyor components. Work takes place both indoors and outdoors and involves continuous exposure to physical and environmental conditions described in the posting.

Requirements

At least 1 year of maintenance and repair experience in a production-style environment.
High school diploma or G.E.D.
Fabrication knowledge, including MIG, TIG, arc, oxy-acetylene, brazing, or similar processes.
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 and have an own toolbox.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Trade school certification.
Bilingual English/Spanish ability.
Welder certification.
Experience in the waste, rock and sand, concrete, and/or asphalt industries.

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 dimensional changes 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 the supervisor.
Comply with company safety, health, environmental, and other policies, procedures, and requirements.
Perform preventative plant maintenance.
Conduct general plant maintenance inspections, diagnose problems, and make repairs.
Perform welding and cutting as needed.
Maintain, repair, and clean MRF equipment, including upper and lower shaker decks, conveyor tunnels, walking floor tunnels, conveyor beds, 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.