Maintenance Mechanic

Reworld Waste; West Babylon (NY); On-site; USD 73,807 - 101,445; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with 401(k) match

Job summary

Reworld Waste is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform planned, unplanned, and preventative maintenance on equipment and systems within our industrial disposal process. You will investigate breakdowns with root-cause analysis, prioritize tasks, and document work orders using our maintenance program.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, repairs, inspection, and ensuring safety standards. The role requires a high school diploma and 2–4 years in heavy industrial manufacturing, with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• 2–4 years of experience in a heavy industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to work a rotating shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Effectively complete preventive maintenance tasks per schedule to prevent breakdowns.
• Use root-cause analysis to investigate breakdowns and line stoppages with teams.
• Prioritize work to minimize downtime and complete required paperwork in the CMMS.
• Open/close work orders, manage parts, and perform plant documentation tasks.
• Repair and maintain machinery including inspection, assembly, disassembly, and replacement as needed.
• Observe machinery to diagnose malfunctions using mechanical devices.
• Review maintenance reports to plan and adjust activities.
• Inspect machines for conformance with safety and operating standards.

Skills

Heavy industrial experience

Rotating shift

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will be responsible for the planned, unplanned, and preventative maintenance tasks required to ensure safe and efficient operational effectiveness of equipment and systems that enable Reworld’s industrial disposal process.

Position Responsibilities

• Effectively complete preventive maintenance tasks per maintenance schedule to prevent breakdowns of equipment and operational downtime.
• Utilize root‑cause analysis skills to investigate breakdown and line stoppages, collaborating with various teams and stakeholders.
• Prioritize work to ensure timely maintenance, repair, and installation of equipment, tools, and utility systems to minimize production downtime, and complete all required paperwork and documentation in the company’s computerized maintenance program.
• Utilize Reworld’s defined maintenance documentation program to open and close out work orders, check out spare parts, and perform other activities as required in the plant.
• Repair and/or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment, including inspection, assembly, disassembly, and replacement as necessary.
• Observe and evaluate the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions utilizing mechanical devices.
• Review maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities.
• Inspect operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational and safety performance standards.

Position Requirements & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• A minimum of 2-4 years’ experience in a heavy industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Must have the ability to work a rotating shift schedule.

Total Rewards & Compensation

• Competitive base salary.
• Day‑one employee benefits: competitive health insurance options, PTO, retirement savings plan, and 401(k) match.
• The hourly rate for this position is $42.27 per hour.

Physical Demands Of The Role

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb.
• Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces.
• Qualify to wear a full‑face respirator.
• Consistently work in various weather conditions.

All Reworld positions require a candidate’s ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld’s values, including contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Pay Transparency

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $73,807.00 - $101,445.00. For hourly roles, this is the annualized salary. To calculate the hourly rate, divide by 2080. Reworld provides an industry‑leading benefits package that supports the whole person and their families, including comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short‑ and long‑term disability benefits, a 401(k) plan with up to 7% company match, company‑paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have developed an affirmative action program and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.