Job Description

Description

SUMMARY

Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs and/or rebuilds all plant equipment in department as necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 

• Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild equipment in department which includes but is not limited to:  balers, conveyors, shredders, and grinders
• Repair and maintain equipment as it relates to electrical, mechanical and hydraulics by methods such as:  welding, fabricating, torching and painting, etc.
• Work with the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Operations Supervisor and/or designee to design, modify, or change equipment to work for specific functions
• Ensure all Monthly Preventative Maintenance is performed in accordance to ISO quality procedures and work instructions
• Use required PPE protective equipment as required which includes, but is not limited to, proper ear, eye, hand and face protection
• Comply with all lockout/tagout procedures
• Perform general and scheduled maintenance on all equipment within the plant
• Wash down all equipment, cleaning out all balers, chambers and hoppers
• Inventory and track all parts for in-house equipment
• Must be able to read and compose simple instructions and correspondence in the form of emails and memos
• Train others as needed

• Perform other duties as assigned
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance
• Must be able to interact in person with coworkers and the public, and respond to coworkers and customers complaints with respect and consideration
• Must be able to handle high stress situations
• Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment; routinely work independently, but be able to adapt to frequent delays and unexpected events

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent (required)
• Technical education or training beyond high school (highly preferred)
• 3 – 5 years of related experience
• Electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic background; welding and torching experience (required)
• Knowledge of recycling equipment helpful (preferred)
• PLC and robotics experience a plus

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Design and adjust workflows and procedures
• Navigate and perform accurate data entry in maintenance software

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Constantly move about to accomplish tasks or move between worksites
• Occasionally move self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
• Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires manual dexterity, coordination and stamina

• Occasionally lift, move, or position objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Vision requirements include corrected/uncorrected distant and near vision, depth perception, and ability to distinguish between colors

• Regularly works around moving mechanical parts
• Climb ladders and stairs to access equipment

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Regularly works in wet and/or humid conditions that may include extreme cold, heat, and outside weather

• Constantly works in noisy environment

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.