Senior Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Recycling MRF

WM•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Senior Plant Maintenance Technician monitors and maintains plant systems and equipment, including balers, conveyor belts, gearboxes, electrical motors, pulleys, shafts, and bearings. The role responds to system failures by taking corrective action and completing or assigning repairs to keep systems operational, safe, and efficient. It leads Plant Technicians and generally reports to the Plant Maintenance Manager. The position performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses and repairs equipment, coordinates and prioritizes maintenance work, supports other maintenance personnel, and helps maintain production schedules and equipment performance. It also handles inventory and purchasing of parts, tools, and supplies, responds to emergency breakdowns, and ensures work areas and work practices comply with company and OSHA safety requirements. The role is safety-sensitive and may require a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, to support facility operations.

Requirements

At least 4 years of relevant experience.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and physical.
Strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols.

Responsibilities

Perform repairs in accordance with WM’s Safety and Life Critical Rules and OSHA requirements.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections and diagnose, repair, and rebuild major 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.
Provide assistance, guidance, and direction to other maintenance personnel.
Interpret, prioritize, and assign preventive maintenance and work requests.
Inspect the quality of third-party repairs and rebuilds.
Recommend measures to improve production, equipment performance, and product quality.
Manage inventory, order replacement parts, tools, and supplies through purchasing, and conduct physical parts inventories.
Lead non-supervisory employees and other staff, which may include contractors, consultants, and temporary employees.
Perform service calls for emergency breakdowns.
Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with Corporate and OSHA standards, and perform work according to established safety procedures.
Manage multiple priorities and perform duties under limited supervision.