Polymer Center Technician B-1
About The Position
The Polymer Center Technician B performs repairs and maintenance on sorting, grinding, and washing equipment to maximize safe and productive operations. Typical work includes preventive and corrective maintenance and repair of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on Polymer Center manufacturing equipment. The technician diagnoses mechanical problems using diagnostic software and technical manuals, troubleshoots complex electromechanical equipment, and performs scheduled preventive maintenance. The role repairs or replaces components through a work order system, documents work and equipment usage, and communicates with supervisors, equipment operators, and vendors. It may also involve maintaining, repairing, or installing plumbing, electrical, HVAC, odor-control, and negative-pressure systems, as well as installing and setting up new equipment. The technician follows all safety policies and procedures and performs other assigned or apparent job-related duties.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience working on equipment in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
Nice To Haves
- Welding and/or fabrication skills or experience.
- PLC programming experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Mechanical, electrical, or trade school certificate.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose mechanical problems using diagnostic software and technical manuals.
- Repair and maintain Polymer Center sorting, grinding, washing, and other manufacturing equipment, including mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Repair or replace parts as directed by the work order system and complete field service reports in that system.
- Overhaul or replace machine components and replace worn items.
- Communicate with supervisors and equipment operators to clarify problems and discuss preventive techniques to reduce future repairs.
- Independently troubleshoot and maintain complex electromechanical equipment.
- Complete daily consumables reports recording hours, fuel, and oil usage, and provide information for entry into the Republic Services Dossier asset management system.
- Perform preventive maintenance according to standard schedules.
- May maintain, repair, and install plumbing, electrical, HVAC, odor-control, and negative-pressure systems.
- Install and set up new equipment and communicate with vendors about maintenance schedules.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee discount programs.
- 401(k) plan with a company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
