Production Technician - Metals Recycling

Reworld Waste•Fairless Hills, PA

4d•$25 - $33

About The Position

The Process Technician safely and efficiently monitors, operates, and supports field equipment across plant systems under the direction of the Shift Supervisor or Lead Technician. The role supports reliable plant operations by checking equipment performance, identifying and reporting issues, assisting with material handling, and maintaining safe operating conditions. The technician may be assigned various shifts, including rotating shifts and occasional Saturdays, based on production needs.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of safety practices, standard operating procedures, plant equipment, and plant systems.
Ability to read, understand, and follow operating manuals, procedures, and related documentation.
Accurate hand-eye coordination to operate mobile equipment and open and close valves safely and effectively.
Three or more years of relevant industrial, plant, or military experience with a high school diploma, or one or more years of relevant experience with an associate degree.
Ability to comply with standard operating procedures to reduce the likelihood of injury to employees and damage to plant equipment.
Willingness and ability to work rotating shifts as assigned.
High school diploma required.
Ability to obtain any required licenses within 12 months of hire.
Ability to work in varying conditions, including heat, dust, noise, smoke, and vibrations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an Energy-from-Waste plant or similar industrial environment.
Associate degree preferred where applicable.

Responsibilities

Check, verify, and document proper operation of plant machinery, systems, and equipment, and report concerns promptly to the appropriate supervisor.
Inspect and adjust equipment and operating conditions, including temperatures, pressure, water and oil levels, conveyor belts, chains, tank levels, leaks, equipment rotation, guarding, rollers, skirting, dust collectors, and related systems.
Maintain and support material handling systems to promote safe and efficient operations.
Take immediate action when safety hazards are identified and report hazards to the appropriate supervisor.
Follow and maintain standard safety procedures and standard operating procedures.
Assist with sampling incoming material for yield percentages, documenting loads, and reporting yield findings to the QA/QC Superintendent as needed.
Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and support shift transitions.
Assist other plant personnel across facility operations as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.