Equipment Maintenance Technician

Modern Disposal Services.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Retirement Savings with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Direct Deposit/Electronic Paystubs

Job summary

Modern Disposal Services is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician for our Buffalo, NY facility. This full-time role involves diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical issues across production equipment in an industrial recycling environment.

The candidate will install control panels, diagnose electrical systems, read schematics, and perform preventative maintenance while working with conveyors and machinery. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; PLC troubleshooting and problem solving ability expected.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Prior experience working with conveyors preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Mechanical or trade school certificate preferred.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team; good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical maintenance issues on production machinery.
• Install and repair control panels, motor control circuits, and lighting circuits.
• Read electrical and schematic drawings to maintain safe equipment operations.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Operate shop machinery and hand tools; perform duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Equipment Maintenance Technician

FULL TIME Manual Labor Buffalo, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1794

Salary Range: $30.00 To $34.00 Hourly

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.

• 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.

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

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.