(USA-CA-Sun Valley) Senior Plant Maintenance Technician – Recycling Facility

Waste Management Senior Plant Maintenance Technician – Recycling Facility in Sun Valley , California
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The Opportunity: Do you love working on machines? Do you want to work with the latest technologies and modern practices? Are you looking to build your career? Apply today to join the Waste Management family. As a Senior Plant Maintenance Technician, you’ll provide superior maintenance on various material recovery equipment and ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions. You’ll work independently on equipment that requires a high level of skill: hydraulics, electrical and diagnostics. You’ll troubleshoot, repair and rebuild major components on vehicles and equipment. Best of all, Waste Management recognizes employees for hard work through competitive pay, great benefits, rewards and opportunities for growth.
Some Basic Requirements:
Three (3) years relevant mechanical experience, diagnosing and repairing plant equipment such as Conveyors, Mechanical, Electrical, Pneumatic, Welding, Hydraulics etc.
Perform work within Standard Repair Times (SRTs)
Possess skills operating tools, equipment, parts, and procedures during repairs and services
Ability to estimate time and material costs on repairs
Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt
Experience working with single and three phase electrical and electrical control systems
Checking VFD’s, cleaning and tightening terminals in motor control center panels, changing/repairing motors/gearboxes
Experience working, diagnosing, and repairing hydraulic systems
Possess knowledge and proficiency to assist in the repair/installation of material recycling equipment
Assist in the repair/installation of any electrical, air and plumbing
Possess the ability to fabricate structural and machinery parts that support the plant
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY? WE INVEST IN YOU!
We’ll provide you with a competitive salary and a top-notch benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability. You can participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a fantastic company match on 401K, and more! You’ll also receive Days.
The Company: Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.
READY TO SUCCEED?
Don’t delay and apply today!
I. Job Summary
The Senior Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the operation of all plant systems and equipment. Including but not limited to balers, conveyor belts, gearboxes, electrical motors, pulleys, shafts and bearings. This position responds to all system failures by taking appropriate corrective action and completing or assigning the repairs needed to ensure that systems are operational and are functioning safely and efficiently. This position is directly responsible for leading all Plant Technicians and generally reports to the Plant Maintenance Manager.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
Performs repairs in accordance with Waste Management’s Safety and Life Critical Rules and OSHA. (Occupational and Safety Health Act) requirements.
Performs preventive maintenance inspection (PM) diagnose, repair, and rebuild major equipment/components including but not limited to balers, conveyors, hydraulic power packs, eddy currents, electromagnetic belts, optical sorters, diverters, compressors, trash compactors, motors, glass breakers, wire tie systems, fans, pumps, forklifts, front-end loaders and building equipment.
Maintains Daily Equipment Inspections (DEI) backlog.
Establishes and adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules and advises Sr. Plant Maintenance Manager if additional work is needed or cannot be completed within the Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
Provides assistance, guidance and direction to other maintenance personnel. Interprets, prioritizes and assigns preventive maintenance & work requests.
Inspects the quality of third party repairs and or rebuilds
Recommends measures to improve production, equipment performance and product quality.
Responsible for inventory control, ordering of replacement parts, tools, and supplies through purchasing. Conducts physical parts inventories.
Leads non-supervisory employees and other staff that may include contractors, consultants, and/or temporary employees.
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities.
Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.
Ability to perform under limited supervision.
Requires a flexible work schedule which may include nights and weekends to support operating schedule and the needs of the facility.
Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards, and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
III. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.
A. Education and Experience
Experience: Four (4) years of relevant work experience
B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Successfully complete pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check, which will include previous employment check and criminal history review.
C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
Proficient in welding and fabrication.
Have knowledge of single and three phase electrical systems.
Have knowledge of electrical control systems.
Have knowledge of hydraulic systems.
Have knowledge of pneumatic systems, including air compressors.
Safely operates tools and equipment needed during the repair and servicing of equipment.
Diagnose defects and repair a variety of equipment and vehicles.
Technicians are required to provide their own basic tools to perform routine maintenance and repairs of equipment.
IV. Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Required to use motor coordination with arms, hands, fingers, and legs.
Required to engage in physical activity that includes pushing, pulling, bending and lifting objects more than __ pounds.
Required to work from ladders or raised platforms.
Required to stand or work on concrete floors most of the work day.
Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.
Normal setting for this job is material recycle facilities, repair/maintenance facility, outdoors or other facilities.
Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.
V. Benefits
At Waste Management, each eligible total and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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