Lead Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (Yellow Iron) 1st Shift

WM • Davie, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

WM is hiring for a Senior Plant Maintenance Technician who is seeking a safer work environment, values family financial security, and aspires to advance in their career. WM prioritizes employee well-being, offering career progression, stability, and a safe work environment. This role involves maintaining plant equipment, diagnosing and repairing issues, and ensuring smooth and safe operations. The position reports to the Plant Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

• 4 years of relevant work experience
• Be over 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Successfully complete and pass pre-employment drug screen and physical.

Nice To Haves

• Team players who care about everyone in the shop
• Happy working independently and as part of a team
• Likes variety – every day provides a new challenge
• Determined problem solvers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections (PM) 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.
• 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.
• Multitask and manage multiple priorities with efficiency.
• Respond to emergency breakdown service calls.
• Perform work with limited supervision while maintaining high standards of performance.
• Be flexible with your work schedule, which may include nights and weekends to meet operational needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA standards and ensure all work is completed according to safety procedures.
• Perform repairs in line with Waste Management Safety, Life Critical Rules, and OSHA requirements.

Benefits

• Extensive paid training opportunities
• A fun and engaging work environment with clear career progression opportunities
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Pension
• Uniforms and PPE provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed