Assistant, Plant Maintenance Technician MRF

Waste Management; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician Assistant to perform preventive maintenance and assist with repairs in the facility. This role offers an opportunity to work in a stable environment where team members are home every day, making a meaningful impact by ensuring the facility operates efficiently. Eligible employees receive comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a 401k plan.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Stock Purchase Plan

401K Company Match

Short Term Disability

Personal Days

Qualifications

• Physical ability to perform maintenance and repair tasks.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preventive maintenance and minor repairs.
• Perform repairs in accordance with safety procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Knowledge of electrical control systems

Knowledge of hydraulic systems

Knowledge of pneumatic systems

Motor coordination

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Shift: Monday-Friday, 9am-7pm; Some Weekends

Preferred Experience: maintenance, mechanical, conveyor, and electrical experience

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Job Summary

The Plant Maintenance Technician Assistant works under direct supervision and performs limited preventive maintenance assignments, completes minor repairs and assists in major repairs.

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 Safety and Life Critical Rules and OSHA. (Occupational and Safety Health Act) requirements.
Performs minor repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services. Ensures all plant equipment is functioning properly.
Assist Technicians in the adjustments, repair or replacement of all fixed and rolling stock equipment including but not limited to balers, conveyor belts, gearboxes, electrical motors, machine shafts, rollers, and bearings.
Performs other maintenance and project related work as required.
Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
Requires a flexible work schedule, which may include nights and weekends to support operating schedule and the needs of the facility.

Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

Education: Not required
Experience: Not required

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 and physical.

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.

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.

Benefits
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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