Senior, Plant Maintenance Technician, MRF

WM•Charleston, SC

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, takes corrective action, and completes or assigns 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, inspections, diagnosis, repairs, and rebuilds across a range of plant and building equipment. It also supports production schedules, guides maintenance personnel, prioritizes work, oversees repair quality, manages parts inventory and purchasing, and responds to emergency breakdowns. Work must follow company safety procedures and applicable OSHA requirements. The schedule is 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.; flexibility, including nights and weekends, may be required to support facility operations. Pay is $28 to $32 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

8 to 10 years of relevant experience.
At least 18 years of age.
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.

Responsibilities

Perform repairs in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules and OSHA requirements.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections and diagnose, repair, and rebuild plant and building equipment and components.
Maintain the Daily Equipment Inspections backlog.
Establish and adjust work procedures to meet production schedules; advise the Senior 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.
Control inventory and order replacement parts, tools, and supplies through purchasing; conduct physical parts inventories.
Lead nonsupervisory employees and other staff, which may include contractors, consultants, and temporary employees.
Manage multiple priorities and perform emergency service calls for breakdowns.
Maintain a clean, safe work area and perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
Work a flexible schedule, which may include nights and weekends, to support the facility's operating schedule and needs.