Maintenance Mechanic

Balcones Recycling; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Balcones Recycling, a leader in environmental sustainability, seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to ensure the operational efficiency of plant systems and equipment. The role includes conducting routine maintenance, responding to failures, and adhering to strict safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED with substantial mechanical experience and a commitment to workplace safety.

Qualifications

• Requires 3+ years of mechanical experience.
• Ability to follow OSHA and maintenance guidelines.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain operation of all plant systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and repairs.
• Respond to system failures and perform necessary repairs.

Skills

Knowledge of tools required for repairs

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Base pay range

$16.00/hr - $22.85/hr

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the operation of all plant systems and equipment. Including but not limited to balers, conveyor belts, gearboxes, electrical motors, pulleys, shafts bearings, forklifts, wheel loaders tractors and trailers. This position must respond to all system failures by taking appropriate corrective action by completing or assigning the repairs needed to ensure that systems are operational and are functioning safely and efficiently.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs repairs in accordance with Company Safety and OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) requirements
• Performs preventive maintenance inspection (PM); diagnose, repair, and rebuild major equipment/components including but not limited to 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, tractors/trailers and building equipment
• Establishes and adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules and advises leadership if additional work is needed or cannot be completed within the Standard Repair Times
• Inspects the quality of third-party repairs and or rebuilds
• Recommends measures to improve production, equipment performance and product quality
• Safely operates tools and equipment needed during the repair and servicing of equipment
• Diagnose defects and repair a variety of equipment and vehicles
• Estimate time and materials required to perform major repairs
• Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Three (3) or more years of mechanical experience
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which may include nights and weekends to support operations and the needs of the facility
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of all tools required to perform repairs and maintenance on equipment
• Ability to follow schedules, instructions, technical manuals and maintenance guidelines, and other procedures associated with the maintenance of the company equipment
• Knowledge of OSHA and other state and federal regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operation, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
• Excellent analytical, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects
• Ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example: two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing
• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques
  
  

Balcones Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Balcones is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Balcones are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Balcones will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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