Lead Mechanic

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For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

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About The Role

Lead Maintenance Mechanic

Job Overview

We seek a dedicated individual who will report to the Facility Manager and be responsible for leading and conducting mechanical maintenance repairs on plant equipment such as shredders, excavators, forklifts, skid steers, pumps, fans, compressors, hydraulic systems, piping, and conveyor systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, procedures and acting in a safe manner at all times performing safety initiatives by ensuring that all required inspections, training, and documentation are completed
• Lead and mentor the less experienced mechanics to ensure daily maintenance objectives are completed safely and in a timely manner.
• Lead and mentor the team to perform simple machinist duties, maintenance on equipment and repairs.
• Must be able to travel to other facilities to diagnose and repair equipment
• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines
• Ability to perform shredder teeth exchange and related maintenance.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service. Report these and other issues to management.
• Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions. Analyze test results, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems. Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear. Test newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Ensures training and updates are kept
• Perform other work related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by management.
• Coordinate third party vendor repairs as needed for equipment.
  
  

Schedule

• Monday-Friday 7 am to 4 pm with some OT during the week and Saturdays as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must possess good communication skills and legible handwriting
• 2 years facility maintenance experience and 10-Hour OSHA General Industry safety training preferred
• GED or HS Diploma
• Valid Drivers License with good driving record
• Ability to provide leadership to the team for daily and routine work direction
• Must be able to work overtime as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with minimum notice.
• Has a good safety record and demonstrates the ability to follow all facility safety procedures and programs.
• Ability to speak and communicate effectively with supervisors and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to complete all Maintenance & Safety Training within prescribed deadlines, which are expected to be met as a condition of employment.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Work in close quarters and confined spaces.
• Climb ladders and structures.
• Tolerate heights, high temperatures, and work outside.
• Can frequently lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Employee is frequently required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands or arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for extended hours.
• Ability to wear required PPE for the job and the assigned task.
• Specific vision ability required by this job included close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  
  

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment
• Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards
• 401k - match up to 7%
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
  
  

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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