Mechanic

Operations Mechanic

Quantum Organics is looking for a qualified industrial mechanic to come join the operations team at our state-of-the-art organic waste recycling campus in Southington, CT. We are looking for individuals who are mechanically-minded and eager to learn new skills in the renewable energy and organic waste recycling field.

About Quantum Organics

Our team operates an award winning, state-of-the-art organic waste recycling facility that turns food waste and green waste into renewable fuels, electricity, and compost soil products. Our campus is located is located in Southington, CT and is among the first of its kind to operate along the east coast of the US.

At Quantum, one of the processes we utilize is anaerobic digestion to convert food waste into renewable energy. This process recycles food waste that would otherwise be sent to landfills; our facility recycles 40,000 tons of food waste per year creating 1.2MW of clean renewable energy while annually avoiding 5,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions.

We welcome you to visit us at http://www.quantumbiopower.com and to take a virtual tour of our facility; follow this link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8rlts52b8kmgi98/QUANTUM_Biopwer Video Tour.mp4?dl=0*

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

We are seeking a qualified person with the ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, dismantle, assemble, fix, repair, adjust, align, and maintain industrial/plant machinery in a systematic manner and with a high degree of efficiency. The qualified candidate is familiar with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems and equipment (piping, pumps, blowers, compressors, grinders, choppers, mixers, motors, starters, controllers). The successful candidate will become part of an operations team supporting our large-scale food waste processing systems and onsite co-generation plant ensuring they operate at peak efficiency. The duties and responsibilities of this position include:

• Fix, repair and maintain mixers, pumps, in line equipment, grinders, chopper pumps etc.
• Assist in troubleshooting mechanical issues with unique large scale food waste processing equipment and maintain equipment based on equipment manufacturer specifications.
• Work alongside our team to maintain our co-generation electrical unit, repairing pumps and mixers, large scale repairs to solid waste equipment, and general preventative maintenance.
• Works safely at all times by preparing and/or following Lock Out/Tag Out procedures to protect self, other personnel, and plant equipment/systems.
• Reads and interpret tables, drawings and specifications as well as think critically to evaluate the condition of systems, machines, equipment, and their components.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all equipment based on manufacturer specifications.
• Fabricates/constructs or orders replacement parts and installs them.
• Uses a variety of hand tools, measuring tools, and equipment for cutting, welding and brazing.
• Uses hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks to safely rig and move machinery when needed.

Requirements

• Meets deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Works well with others and provides exemplary customer service.
• Becomes a valued contributor to our safety culture.
• Has a strong work ethic; be a self-starter motivated by the company’s mission.
• Is able to adapt to a new environment and learn new operating processes.
• Has good verbal and written communication skills.

Pay: $35-$38 per hour depending on skill and experience.

Benefits:

401(k) and employer match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8-hour shift, Tuesday - Saturday

On call with overtime (rare)

Location: Southington, CT 06489

Ability to reliably commute and/or relocate (required)

Relocation assistance is not included

Experience (preferred):

Maintenance Work: 3 years

Mechanical knowledge: 3 years

Quantum Organics is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Circular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Circular Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Quantum Organics believes that diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.