Lead Electro-Mechanical Technician (Manufacturing) 3rd Shift $3000 Sign on Bonus

WM; Avon (MA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Extensive paid training opportunities

Stable hours for financial stability

Uniforms and PPE provided

Stock purchase plan

Pension

Job summary

WM is hiring a Plant Maintenance Technician in Avon, Massachusetts. This role focuses on ensuring the safe functioning of equipment through inspections and repairs. Candidates should possess at least 2 years of relevant experience and be able to meet physical requirements. Benefits include a competitive pay range of $24 to $42, health care coverage, and career progression opportunities in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Over 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 and pass pre-employment drug screen and physical.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and diagnose, repair, and rebuild major equipment.
• Maintain the Daily Equipment Inspections backlog.
• Inspect the quality of third-party repairs and rebuilds.
• Perform work with limited supervision while maintaining high standards of performance.

Skills

Physical coordination

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Flexibility in scheduling

Job description

Hiring today, for tomorrow Are you seeking a safer work environment as a Plant Maintenance Technician? Is your family’s financial security important to you? Aspiring to advance in your Plant Maintenance Technician career? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees' well‑being? If this speaks to you, then WM might be the place for your next career move.

Career progression, stability for your family, and a safe environment to work. That’s what you get as a Plant Maintenance Technician at WM – and more.

Benefits

• Pay range of $24 to $42 based on experience
• Stable hours for financial stability
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Extensive paid training opportunities
• A fun and engaging work environment with clear career progression opportunities
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short‑term disability
• Stock purchase plan, pension, and more

WM is there, helping build the best and total you.

Hours and Location

• Sunday - Thursday, some overtime possible.
• Overnight shift: 10:00 pm to 7 am.
• Committed to offering you stable hours for financial security and work‑life balance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections (PM) and diagnose, repair, and rebuild major equipment and components, including balers, conveyors, hydraulic power packs, eddy currents, electro‑magnetic belts, optical sorters, diverters, compressors, trash compactors, motors, glass breakers, wire tie systems, fans, pumps, forklifts, front‑end loaders, and building equipment.
• Maintain the Daily Equipment Inspections (DEI) backlog.
• Adjust work procedures to meet production schedules and inform the Sr. Plant Maintenance Manager if additional work is needed or cannot be completed within standard repair times (SRTs).
• Inspect the quality of third‑party repairs and rebuilds.
• Recommend improvements to enhance production, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Multitask and manage multiple priorities with efficiency.
• Respond to emergency breakdown service calls.
• Perform work with limited supervision while maintaining high standards of performance.
• Be flexible with your work schedule, which may include nights and weekends to meet operational needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA standards and ensure all work is completed according to safety procedures.
• Perform repairs in line with Waste Management Safety, Life Critical Rules, and OSHA requirements.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Over 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 and pass pre‑employment drug screen and physical.

Preferred Attributes

• Team players who care about everyone in the shop.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Enjoys variety – every day provides a new challenge.
• Determined problem solvers.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• 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 50 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 involving dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.
• Normal setting: material recycling facilities, repair/maintenance facilities, outdoors, or other facilities.
• Level of physical effort may vary by site and may be greater or less than documented here.

The expected base pay range for this on‑site position is $24 to $42. This range represents a good faith estimate for the position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.