3rd Shift Maintenance Technician, Phoenix, AZ

Capstone-Logistics,-LL; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Leadpoint Business Services is hiring a 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician for a recycling facility in Phoenix, AZ. You will maintain conveyors, shredders, and heavy equipment, performing preventive maintenance and repairs to maximize uptime and safety.

The role requires 2+ years in mechanical/electrical maintenance, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work 5PM–1:30AM with occasional Saturdays. OSHA safety practices are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; trade certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years in industrial, mechanical, or electrical maintenance; recycling/manufacturing background preferred.
• Experience maintaining conveyor systems and heavy equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and inspections on plant machinery to ensure optimal function.
• Diagnoses and repairs mechanical/hydraulic issues on balers, shredders, conveyors, forklifts, and trailers.
• Assists senior technicians with equipment maintenance and new machinery commissioning.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area and follows OSHA and safety standards.
• Collaborates with operators to identify issues and suggest improvements; supports inventory management.

Skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Welding

Fabrication

Electrical systems

Reading schematics

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Installation/testing

Hands tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Lockout/tagout procedures

Job description

3rd Shift Maintenance Technician, Phoenix, AZ

#31480

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Compensation

Competitive

Shift

Schedule: Monday - Friday 5PM TO 1:30AM, Occasional Saturdays based on business needs.

Job Description

Leadpoint Business Services is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair conveyor belts, large sorting machinery, and heavy equipment ( front-end loaders, skid steers, sit-down forklifts, etc.) as well as maintain the facility itself at a recycling production site in Phoenix, AZ. The Facility Maintenance Technician is responsible for the inspection, repair, and preventative maintenance of machinery, equipment, and systems within the recycling facility. This role ensures maximum, uptime, efficiency, and safety of the plant operations by performing both routine and emergency maintenance on shredders, balers, conveyors, sortation systems, and support equipment.

3 RD SHIFT AVAILABLE $19.50/ hr Schedule: Monday - Friday 5PM TO 1:30AM, Occasional Saturdays based on business needs. Tons of Growth Potential – We Promote from Within!

Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and inspections on plant machinery and equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
• Diagnose and promptly repair mechanical and hydraulic issues in balers, shredders, conveyors, forklifts, trailers , other systems.
• Assist senior technicians with rolling stock equipment maintenance and support installation and commissioning of new machinery.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with OSHA and corporate standards, including lockout/tagout procedures.
• Collaborate with plant operators to identify recurring issues and recommend improvements. Support housekeeping, environmental compliance, and inventory management.

Skills & Abilities:

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required ; technical or trade school certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in industrial, mechanical, or electrical maintenance; recycling, manufacturing, or heavy equipment background preferred.

Technical Proficiency

• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, fabrication, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Skilled in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plant machinery and rolling stock equipment.
• Experience with installation, testing, and commissioning of new machinery.
• Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.

Safety & Compliance

• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and corporate safety standards.
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures and environmental compliance practices.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Problem Solving & Collaboration

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, especially under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with technicians, operators, and supervisors.
• Capable of identifying recurring equipment issues and recommending improvements.

Organizational Skills

• Ability to maintain an organized maintenance shop with proper inventory of spare parts and tools.
• Accurate documentation of maintenance activities and equipment performance.

Physical & Scheduling Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying conditions (heat, dust, noise).
• Flexible work schedule, including weekends, to support facility operations.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to support multiple facilities as needed.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation 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 80 pounds.
• Required to work from ladders or raised platforms.
• Required to stand or work on concrete floors most of the workday.
• 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 recycling facilities, repair/maintenance facility , outdoors or other facilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

This is a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents substantial risk of injury so the company will be testing for THC.