Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician 6am-3pm

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Grand Rapids, MI
•$28 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

WM is hiring a Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair plant equipment and help ensure safe, efficient operations. The role reports to the Plant Maintenance Manager and involves maintaining equipment such as balers, conveyors, gearboxes, electrical motors, pulleys, shafts, and bearings. The technician responds to equipment failures, diagnoses problems, and completes repairs and rebuilds, often with limited supervision. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday on a day shift, listed as 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The job may require schedule flexibility, including nights and weekends, to meet operational needs. Work takes place in material recycling, repair and maintenance, outdoor, or other facilities. The environment may involve dirt, odors, noise, and weather extremes, and work may be performed on concrete floors, ladders, or raised platforms. WM offers a stated starting pay range of $28 to $37 based on experience, uniforms and PPE, paid training, career progression opportunities, and a benefits package. Benefits may vary by site.

Requirements

  • At least 4 years of relevant work experience.
  • Be over 18 years of age.
  • 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 and pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
  • Ability to use motor coordination with arms, hands, fingers, and legs.
  • Ability to push, pull, bend, and lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work from ladders or raised platforms and stand or work on concrete floors for most of the workday.

Nice To Haves

  • Team-oriented approach and care for coworkers.
  • Comfort working independently and as part of a team.
  • Enjoyment of varied work and new challenges.
  • Determination and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and diagnose, repair, and rebuild major equipment and components, including balers, conveyors, hydraulic power packs, eddy currents, electromagnetic 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.
  • Adjust work procedures to meet production schedules and inform the Sr. Plant Maintenance Manager if additional work is needed or cannot be completed within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
  • Inspect the quality of third-party repairs and rebuilds.
  • Recommend improvements to enhance production, equipment performance, and product quality.
  • Manage multiple priorities efficiently.
  • Respond to emergency breakdown service calls.
  • Perform work with limited supervision while maintaining high standards of performance.
  • Be flexible with the work schedule, which may include nights and weekends to meet operational needs.
  • Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate and OSHA standards, and complete work according to safety procedures.
  • Perform repairs in line with Waste Management Safety, Life Critical Rules, and OSHA requirements.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Short-term disability coverage.
  • Stock purchase plan.
  • Company matching on a 401(k).
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.
  • Uniforms and personal protective equipment provided.
  • Extensive paid training opportunities.
  • Career progression opportunities.
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