Equipment Maintenance

Modern Disposal Services, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Retirement savings with employer match

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Direct Deposit/Electronic Paystubs

Discount Memberships

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

Modern Disposal Services, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician to repair and service production and plant equipment in a heavy-industrial recycling environment.

You will diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, install panels, read schematics, and perform preventative maintenance to keep operations safe and efficient. A high school diploma and PLC troubleshooting ability are required, with preference for manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• PLC troubleshooting and problem-solving ability with mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Prior experience working with conveyors preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Mechanical or trade school certificate preferred.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both spoken and written form.

Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs control panels and associated components, motor control circuits, building and lighting circuits.
• Diagnoses electrical systems, circuit breakers and low voltage power distribution systems, AC/DC motors, PLC and VFD drive systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems of the production and physical plant equipment.
• Reads electrical/mechanical and schematic drawings to maintain equipment in a safe working manner in accordance with appropriate codes and ordinances.
• Repairs and maintains mechanical equipment, air compressors, hydraulic systems, conveyor systems, gear boxes, and air handler units.
• Operate shop machinery, drill press, laths, milling machine and hand tools.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade certificate preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The Equipment Maintenance technician performs repairs physical plan equipment in an industrial recycling environment. Duties include diagnosing and repairing all mechanical and electrical maintenance issues associated with maintaining production machinery and equipment throughout the facility.

Essential Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs control panels and associated components, motor control circuits, building and lighting circuits.
• Diagnoses electrical systems, circuit breakers and low voltage power distribution systems, AC/DC motors, PLC and VFD drive systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems of the production and physical plant equipment.
• Reads electrical/mechanical and schematic drawings to maintain equipment in a safe working manner in accordance with appropriate codes and ordinances.
• Repairs and maintains mechanical equipment, air compressors, hydraulic systems, conveyor systems, gear boxes, and air handler units.
• Operate shop machinery, drill press, laths, milling machine and hand tools.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• PLC troubleshooting and problem solving ability with practical, mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Prior experience working with conveyors preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Mechanical or trade school certificate preferred
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively in both spoken and written form

Benefits At Modern

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings with Employer Match
• Health Savings Accounts
• Voluntary Insurance Products
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Direct Deposit/Electronic Paystubs
• Discount Memberships
• Company-Sponsored Events

Modern Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing all applicants and employees the right to equal employment opportunities with regards to all aspects of the employment relationship. The Company will not engage in discriminatory practices against any applicant for employment or employee of the Company because of race, color, religion, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, ancestry, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, genetic information, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, or any other legally protected class or status.