Industrial Maintenance Technician

Generate Upcycle is looking for a Maintenance Tech to join our team! Regular travel between locations in Buffalo and Niagara is required.

The Maintenance Technician will perform troubleshooting, repairs and preventative maintenance for operations and equipment. Operational support of anaerobic digesters, renewable natural gas systems, facilities maintenance, road repair, snow plowing (grounds, building and equipment maintenance). You will be a critical member of our team, and your work will be imperative to the day-to-day operations and the overall success growth of the business.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify equipment in need of repair and efficiently complete work the first time
• Trouble shoot and repair conveyors, pumps, and other industrial machinery
• Troubleshoot and repair 4-20mA and 120 to 460 VAC, electrical equipment & instrumentation
• Utilize SCADA / HMI systems to determine system health and troubleshooting
• Facilitate timely execution and effectiveness of preventative maintenance program
• Plan repairs utilizing blueprints, equipment manuals, wiring diagrams and electrical schematics
• Utilize Maintenance Management Software to its fullest extent
• Accomplish scheduled work in an effective and timely manner
• Research and order parts and supplies, and maintain accurate inventory in a timely manner
• Able to temporarily repair equipment when parts are not available
• Follow company policies and safety standards
• Procure and test samples as needed
• Candidate will be trained to become competent to assist Operations as needed
• Available and Flexible to work after hours and weekend on-call shifts
• Train peers and Operators
• Keep workplace clean and organized
• Report any safety concerns/hazards or defects to leadership on site when identified
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Certifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred

Knowledge & Experience:

• Five (5) years' experience working with a variety of machinery in an industrial work environment
• Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic & hydraulic operations, troubleshooting & repairs experience
• Motors, gear boxes, pumps and conveyor experience preferred
• Experience operating forklifts and other powered industrial equipment
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local job site health and safety rules, regulations, and best practices

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Proactively establish trust and credibility with coworkers by maintaining accountability
• Contribute to the team dynamic by promoting inclusion, support, and collaboration amongst coworkers
• Take initiative, self-manage time and productivity through multitasking
• Think independently and creatively to problem solve
• Ability to be a team-player for overall company success
• Able to travel between two locations, approximately 50%

Work Environment:

Normal work environment will be a combination of outdoors and indoors, in a large range of austere weather conditions. Exposure to all smells/odors, dirt, high levels of noise, and at times exposure to gases requiring necessary precautions, including PPE.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, hearing protection, safety-toed boots, utility gloves, hard hat, reflective vest, and safety glasses.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination necessary to utilize tools and other equipment necessary to perform job duties
• Auditory and visual acuity to monitor surroundings, equipment sounds, and safety signals (with or without corrective devices).
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, and kneeling required in a plant/warehouse environment
• Tolerance to work in environments with strong odors, dust, humidity, and varying weather conditions (hot, cold, wet), and exposure to food waste, as well as oil, gas, chemical cleaners and degreasers.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 35 pounds regularly, and up to 50 lbs. with assistance.

Generate Upcycle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, provincial, or local laws.

We kindly ask that recruitment agencies and third-party recruiters do not contact us in relation to this or any job posting. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from agencies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

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

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with motors, gearboxes, pumps and/or conveying systems?
• Do you have experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulics machinery?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Electrical troubleshooting: 3 years (Preferred)
• Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)
• Industrial mechanic: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Buffalo, NY 14224 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $38