Equipment Maintenance Technician

BDS Tire Recycling, Inc.; Fairfield (ME); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

BDS Tire Recycling, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain our tire-recycling processing equipment. The role includes performing preventive maintenance and occasionally filling in as a Machine Operator.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of maintenance experience, welding/fabrication skills, and a solid understanding of safety protocols. The position requires physical labor, outdoor work, and adherence to PM programs.

Qualifications

• At least two years of related equipment maintenance experience.
• Ability to operate and repair manufacturing equipment and heavy equipment.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Must follow preventive maintenance programs.
• Willingness to learn the tire recycling industry.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency as required by the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on processing and heavy equipment.
• Fabricate and assemble parts for machinery; perform metal fabrication.
• Inspect, operate, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot equipment including heavy machinery.
• Maintain clean work area and tools; disassemble and reassemble parts.
• Accurately record and submit required paperwork.
• Follow safety rules and enforce compliance throughout operations.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Heavy equipment operation

Welding & fabrication

Reading drawings

PLC understanding

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school in mechanics/welding/electrical

PLC knowledge & troubleshooting

Tools

Welding tools

Job description

The TPF Equipment Maintenance Technician

The TPF Equipment Maintenance Technician troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, and performs preventative maintenance procedures on equipment used in the recycling of tire material; fills in as a Machine Operator as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs preventative maintenance on all processing equipment and heavy equipment.
2. Fabricates and assembles parts for machinery; performs metal fabrication.
3. Performs basic repairs, replaces parts, and operates shop tools and machinery.
4. Inspects, operates, maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots existing and new equipment, including heavy machinery.
5. Maintains clean work area and tools.
6. Disassembles and reassembles parts.
7. Accurately records and submits required paperwork.
8. Follows all safety rules and regulations and helps enforce safety compliance throughout the operation.
9. Operates machinery and heavy equipment and performs physical labor as needed.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs other tasks as assigned.
2. Be committed to the Company’s mission, vision, and values.
3. Interacts harmoniously and effectively with others, focusing upon the attainment of Company goals and objectives through a commitment to teamwork.
4. Provides the highest level of customer service possible.
5. Follows established policies and procedures and complies with all safety requirements.
6. Communicates in an open, respectful, and honest manner with everyone, inside and outside the organization.
7. Communicates proactively with the supervisor regarding workflow, problems, suggestions, etc.
8. Conforms to acceptable attendance/punctuality standards.
9. Performs the required amount of work in a timely fashion with a minimum of errors.
10. Be neat and maintain personal appearance and hygiene as appropriate to the position.
11. Adheres strictly to confidentiality of customer, co-workers, and internal business information.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the Incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or listen, stand, and walk (including prolonged standing and walking), bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, twist, pull, climb, and reach overhead (occasionally) and forward with hands and arms. Full range of physical mobility including stooping, crouching, kneeling, crawling, climbing, carrying, reaching, driving, manual dexterity and repetitive heavy lifting (up to 100 pounds) required. Required to employ safety-related personal protective equipment. Hand and finger dexterity, motor control and eye/hand coordination are needed. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to perform strenuous physical labor as needed, including pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying heavy objects.

Special Requirement: Applicants selected for this position must pass a Pre-Employment Physical with Workplace Health before starting work and may be required to pass a “Fit for Duty” exam by Workplace Health from time to time if there are concerns about the employee’s ability to meet the physical requirements of this position.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the incumbent encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to perform strenuous physical labor frequently, including pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying heavy objects. Work involves exposure to hazardous equipment. Work may be frequently performed outdoors with exposure to the elements. Work is occasionally performed at heights on ladders and scaffolding. Varied work hours, including overtime, are common due to the nature of the trade, impact of weather and overall work demands. The position can be stressful and requires ability to successfully cope with the pressures which are related to the position.

Qualifications Needed for Position

Experience and Skill Requirements

• At least two years of related equipment maintenance experience and mechanical ability required.
• Ability to operate and repair manufacturing equipment and heavy equipment.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Must be able to follow preventive maintenance program.
• Willingness to learn the tire recycling industry required.
• Good communications skills, both verbal and written, required.
• Computer proficiency as required by the position.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a trade school or vocational program in mechanics, welding, or electrical work preferred.
• Knowledge and application of effective safety procedures, practices and equipment is required.
• Knowledge of maintenance, service, and repairs of recycling or related equipment preferred.
• Understanding of PLC functions and troubleshooting preferred.
• Understanding of reading drawings and sketches preferred.
• Understanding of Safety compliance around Lockout Tagout procedures and Hot Work Permits preferred.
• Understanding of manufacturing processing preferred.
• Valid Maine Driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

** All requirements and skills are considered to be essential, unless otherwise indicated. **

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.