Recycling Maintenance Specialists are responsible for inspecting, analyzing and troubleshooting systems and equipment in a plant.

This position will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the machinery and mechanical equipment. This includes performing regular services and maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting equipment breakdowns.

Days : Monday - Friday

Hours : 7 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm

Responsibilities of Position :

• Track daily work performed via the SAP work tracking process.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance.
• Continually monitor machinery and makes necessary adjustment(s) to ensure proper operation.
• Makes minor repairs to equipment such as replacing bearings and return rollers.
• Perform typical repairs to the plant including gearbox, pulley and shaft and belt replacement.
• Perform lacing repairs to the belts throughout the plant.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Complete all paperwork and / or electronic updates as required.
• Regularly uses heavy industrial shop tools and equipment.
• Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position :

• Must be able to use metal working tools, stick welder, mig welders, and torch sets.
• Must be able to lay out metal working projects.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in awkward positions and tight areas).
• Ability to work in a team and assist in plant repairs.
• Ability to be trained to operate mobile equipment such as fork trucks, man-lifts, and skid steer loaders.
• Ability to comprehend and follow LOTO policies and procedures.
• Must own the necessary hand tools to accomplish work at this level.
• Must wear required PPE.
• Must possess the decision-making ability to determine the level of hazard, proper PPE, and job planning to safely perform the task.

Additional Working Conditions / Aspects :

• Exposure to residential and commercial waste.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and / or holidays.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid driver's license (if applicable).
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and / or skills required.

It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Last updated : 2024-05-14