Lead, Plant Maintenance Technician

WM; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 44,083 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Stable hours for financial security

Extensive paid training opportunities

Fun and engaging work environment

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Detroit is hiring a Lead Plant Maintenance Technician. This role is focused on conducting preventive maintenance and diagnosing repairs on major equipment. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience and be able to perform physical requirements of the job. The position requires multitasking and working flexible hours to meet operational needs. This role offers comprehensive benefits and a stable work environment, ensuring your family's financial security.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and diagnose repairs.
• Maintain Daily Equipment Inspections backlog.
• Recommend improvements to enhance production and product quality.

Skills

Preventive maintenance inspections

Equipment repair and rebuilding

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Job description

Hiring today, for tomorrow

Are you seeking a safer work environment as a Lead Plant Maintenance Technician? Is your family’s financial security important to you? Aspiring to advance in your Lead Plant Maintenance Technician career? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees' well-being? If this speaks to you, then WM might be the place for your next career move.

Career progression, stability for your family, and a safe environment to work. That’s what you get as a Lead Plant Maintenance Technician at WM – and more.

Pay and Benefits

• Payrange $32- $42 based on Exp
• 6pm-6:30am rotating 2on 2 off 3 on.
• Stable hours for your financial stability
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Extensive paid training opportunities
• A fun and engaging work environment with clear career progression opportunities
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Stock Purchase Plan, Pension, and more

WM is there, helping build the best and total you.

Hours and Location

• Rotating days weekly.
• We’re committed to offering you stable hours for the financial security and work-life balance you need.

Those are the key details this on pay and schedule – now here’s more on what you’ll be doing as a Lead Plant Maintenance Technician at WM.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections (PM) and diagnose, repair, and rebuild major equipment and components, including balers, conveyors, hydraulic power packs, eddy currents, electro-magnetic belts, optical sorters, diverters, compressors, trash compactors, motors, glass breakers, wire tie systems, fans, pumps, forklifts, front-end loaders, and building equipment.
• Maintain the Daily Equipment Inspections (DEI) backlog.
• Adjust work procedures to meet production schedules and inform the Sr. Plant Maintenance Manager if additional work is needed or cannot be completed within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
• Inspect the quality of third-party repairs and rebuilds.
• Recommend improvements to enhance production, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Multitask and manage multiple priorities with efficiency.
• Respond to emergency breakdown service calls.
• Perform work with limited supervision while maintaining high standards of performance.
• Be flexible with your work schedule, which may include nights and weekends to meet operational needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA standards and ensure all work is completed according to safety procedures.
• Perform repairs in line with Waste Management Safety, Life Critical Rules, and OSHA requirements.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant work experience
• Be over 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 and pass pre-employment drug screen and physical.

Ideal Candidate

• Team players who care about everyone in the shop
• Happy working independently and as part of a team
• Likes variety – every day provides a new challenge
• Determined problem solvers.

Physical & Occupational Demands

• 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 50 pounds.
• Required to work from ladders or raised platforms.Required to stand or work on concrete floors most of the workday.
• Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.
• The normal setting for this job is material recycling facilities, repair/maintenance facilities, outdoors, or other facilities.

Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and, in some cases, may be greater or less than documented here.

If this sounds like what you’ve been looking for, then click ‘Apply now’ to start your tomorrow, today.