Maintenance Technician

ob Summary

The Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and repairing plant systems and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operations. Equipment includes, but is not limited to, balers, conveyor systems, gearboxes, electric motors, pulleys, shafts, and bearings.

This role responds to equipment failures by performing or coordinating repairs to restore functionality and safety. The position reports to the Plant Maintenance Manager (title may vary by site).

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform repairs in compliance with Waste Management Safety and Life Critical Rules and OSHA requirements.

• Conduct preventive maintenance (PM) inspections and diagnose, repair, and rebuild major equipment and components, including but not limited to:

  • Balers and conveyors

  • Hydraulic power packs

  • Eddy currents and electromagnetic belts

  • Optical sorters and diverters

  • Compressors and trash compactors

  • Motors, glass breakers, wire tie systems, fans, and pumps

  • Forklifts, front-end loaders, and building equipment

• Maintain and manage Daily Equipment Inspection (DEI) backlogs.

• Establish and adjust work procedures to meet production schedules; notify the Senior Plant Maintenance Manager when work cannot be completed within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).

• Inspect and evaluate the quality of third-party repairs and rebuilds.

• Recommend improvements to production efficiency, equipment performance, and product quality.

• Perform emergency service calls for equipment breakdowns.

• Work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities.

• Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.

• Perform all work according to established safety procedures.