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Experienced Plant Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift)

Athens Services
La Puente, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2026

Hours for this position are 8:00 p.m. – 4:30 a.m., Monday through Saturday.

This is a third-shift role and includes a $3.00 per hour shift differential.

Position Summary:

The Plant Maintenance Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Supervisor. The Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines and equipment using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring testing instruments. Diagnoses machinery components and determines if and when adjustments or repairs are required. Increasing level of responsibility per experience. This position will also require housekeeping/cleaning responsibilities as needed throughout the shift.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Observes mechanical devices in operation and troubleshoots problems.
  • Dismantles device to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, hand tools and power tools.
  • Inspects used parts to determine changes on dimensional requirements, using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
  • Adjusts functional parts of device and control instruments using hand and/or power tools.
  • Repairs or replaces defective parts.
  • Advise the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager of any operational problems.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Complies with all safety, health, environmental, and other Company policies, procedures and requirements.
  • Perform preventative plant maintenance.
  • General plant maintenance inspection and diagnosis & repairs.
  • Welding & cutting as needed.
  • Maintain, repair and clean MRF Equipment, including but not limited to upper and lower shaker decks, conveyor tunnels, walking floor tunnels, conveyor, beds, head & tail pulley.
  • Maintain, repair and clean exhaust fans, including but not limited to air and carbon filters

Required Qualifications:

  • 3 years' experience in maintenance & repair in production style environment.
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • Fabrication knowledge (Mig/Tig/Arc/Oxy Acetylene/brazing etc.)
  • Sufficient working knowledge regarding plant component repairs and replacements.
  • Ability to effectively troubleshoot and identify electrical/mechanical issues and complete in a safe timely manner.
  • Perform all tasks safely and in accordance with applicable OSHA rules and regulations.
  • Consistently behaves in a manner that is appropriate and professional.
  • Valid Class C Driver's License.
  • Acceptable Driver's Record.
  • Must possess personal tools.
  • Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Trade School Certification.
  • Bilingual English / Spanish.
  • Welder certification.
  • Waste, rock & sand, concrete, and/or asphalt industry experience.

Physical/Environmental Demands:

  • Physical:
  • Standing, walking, seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously.
  • Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, concentration, exposure to unprotected heights, exposure to heavy machinery, & eye/hand coordination, & handling continuously.
  • Bending, reaching, stretching, crouching, & lifting ≤ 50 Lbs. continuously.

Environmental:

  • Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet slippery surfaces, hot/cold conditions, & noise continuously.
  • Works inside and outside.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401K, Profit Sharing & Match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Recognition programs
  • Professional development learning

Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran

Hourly Wage: $24.63 - $36.31/hour

All shifts available --

Shift differentials

  • 2nd Shift $1.50/hour
  • 3rd shift $3.00/hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.23 - $37.39 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $36

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