Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician 3rd shift

WM; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 57,859 - 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting Pay Rate of $42 to $47 depending on shift

Stable hours for financial stability

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Extensive paid training opportunities

Stock Purchase Plan

Pension

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking a Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift in Detroit, Michigan. This role involves maintaining plant equipment and responding to emergencies, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment. The ideal candidate has 5 years of experience and a strong commitment to teamwork and problem-solving. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package included.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and diagnose issues.
• Respond to emergency breakdown service calls.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

5 years of relevant work experience

Problem-solving

Team player

Job description

Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician 3rd shift

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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. The pay and benefits you’ll get as a Lead Plant Maintenance Technician: Starting Pay Rate of $42 to $47 depending on shift, 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. The hours and location you’ll work in as a Lead Plant Maintenance Technician with WM: 3rd shift Sunday- Wednesday (9pm-9:30am), We’re committed to offering you stable hours for the financial security and work-life balance you need.

Benefits

• Starting Pay Rate of $42 to $47 depending on shift
• 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

Hours and location

• 3rd shift Sunday- Wednesday (9pm-9:30am)
• We’re committed to offering you stable hours for the financial security and work-life balance you need.

Responsibilities

Each day, you’ll play a key role in keeping our plant running at its best, maintaining everything from balers and conveyor belts to gearboxes, electrical motors, pulleys, shafts, and bearings. As a Lead Plant Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll jump into action when systems fail, using your skills to quickly identify and fix issues, ensuring everything is back up and running safely and efficiently. You’ll work with cutting‑edge equipment and tackle challenges that require both expertise and determination. Reporting to the Plant Maintenance Manager, you’ll help drive the success of our operations, ensuring the plant runs smoothly and safely at all times.

• 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.

People who thrive

• 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 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.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse workforce and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.