Industrial Maintenance Technician

Athens Services; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

401K with profit sharing

Life Insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Athens Services in Irwindale, CA is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician to keep our MRF machinery running smoothly. You will troubleshoot, dismantle devices, and repair components with hand and power tools, while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will inspect and service motors, conveyors, exhaust fans, and other equipment, perform welding as needed, and coordinate with the Maintenance Manager and Supervisor. A fabrication background and OSHA awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years of maintenance/repair experience in a production environment.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Fabrication knowledge (Mig/Tig/Arc/Oxy Acetylene).
• Able to troubleshoot electrical/mechanical issues safely and effectively.
• Valid Class C Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• Must possess personal tools and be able to perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues on plant equipment.
• Dismantle devices to access defective parts using hand/power tools.
• Inspect parts with calipers, micrometers and other measuring tools.
• Adjust functional parts and control instruments as needed.
• Inform supervisors of operational problems and carry out assigned tasks.
• Perform general plant maintenance, welding and repairs as required.
• Maintain, repair and clean MRF equipment and conveyors.
• Adhere to safety, health and environmental policies.

Skills

3 years experience

Fabrication knowledge

Troubleshooting

OSHA compliance

Driver's license

Personal tools

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Athens Services invites you to join our team as a Plant Maintenance Technician, where your expertise will drive our operations forward. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager and Supervisor, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the seamless operation of our industrial machinery and mechanical equipment. With experience in an industrial-style environment and fabrication knowledge, you'll troubleshoot and diagnose issues, dismantle devices, and expertly repair components. Your keen eye for detail will spot operational challenges, allowing you to provide valuable insights and maintain our MRF facility.

At Athens Services, we provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401K with profit sharing & match, life insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

The Plant Maintenance Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Supervisor. The Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines and equipment using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring testing instruments. Diagnoses machinery components and determines if and when adjustments or repairs are required. Increasing level of responsibility per experience. This position will also require housekeeping/cleaning responsibilities as needed throughout the shift.

Job Description:

• Observes mechanical devices in operation and troubleshoots problems.
• Dismantles device to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, hand tools and power tools.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes on dimensional requirements, using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of device and control instruments using hand and/or power tools.
• Advise the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager of any operational problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Complies with all safety, health, environmental, and other Company policies, procedures and requirements.
• General plant maintenance inspection and diagnosis & repairs.
• Welding & cutting as needed.
• Maintain, repair and clean MRF Equipment, including but not limited to upper and lower shaker decks, conveyor tunnels, walking floor tunnels, conveyor, beds, head & tail pulley.
• Maintain, repair and clean exhaust fans, including but not limited to air and carbon filters

Required Qualifications:

• 3 years' experience in maintenance & repair in production style environment.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Fabrication knowledge (Mig/Tig/Arc/Oxy Acetylene/brazing etc.)
• Sufficient working knowledge regarding plant component repairs and replacements.
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot and identify electrical/mechanical issues and complete in a safe timely manner.
• Perform all tasks safely and in accordance with applicable OSHA rules and regulations.
• Consistently behaves in a manner that is appropriate and professional.
• Valid Class C Driver's License.
• Acceptable Driver's Record.
• Must possess personal tools.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trade School Certification.
• Waste, rock & sand, concrete, and/or asphalt industry experience.

Physical:

• Standing, walking, seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously.
• Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, concentration, exposure to unprotected heights, exposure to heavy machinery, & eye/hand coordination, & handling continuously.
• Bending, reaching, stretching, crouching, & lifting ≤ 50 Lbs. continuously.
• Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet slippery surfaces, hot/cold conditions, & noise continuously.
• Works inside and outside.

Hourly: $36.15 - $37.40/hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 6:00 am - 2:30 pm with Saturdays as needed