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. The role performs preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs on mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems used in Polymer Center manufacturing equipment. The technician diagnoses mechanical problems using diagnostic software and technical manuals, independently troubleshoots complex electromechanical equipment, and documents work through the work order system. The position may also maintain, repair, and install plumbing, electrical, HVAC, odor, and negative pressure systems, as well as install and set up new equipment.
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 equipment, including conveyors, screens, reducers, balers, optical sorting units, air drum separators, compactors, magnets, dust collectors, metering bins, ballistic separators, delabelers, dewiring equipment, grinders and granulators, PET wash line equipment, optical flake sorting equipment, and bulk material handling equipment.
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Repair or replace parts as directed by the work order system, overhaul or replace machine components, and replace worn items.
- Complete field service reports in the work order system.
- Communicate with supervisors and equipment operators to clarify problems.
- Discuss preventive techniques with equipment users to help minimize future repairs.
- Independently troubleshoot and maintain complex electromechanical equipment.
- Complete daily consumables reports recording hours and fuel and oil usage, and provide information for entry into the Republic Services Dossier asset management system.
- Perform preventive maintenance according to standard schedules.
- Maintain, repair, and install plumbing, electrical, HVAC, odor, and negative pressure systems as needed.
- Install and set up new equipment and communicate with vendors regarding maintenance schedules.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage.
- Dental plans.
- Vision coverage.
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- 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
