Maintenance Technician

Augment; Oakwood (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Augment is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician to monitor, repair, and maintain plant systems and equipment to ensure safe operations. Responsibilities include servicing balers, conveyors, motors, pumps, and related machinery, and responding to equipment failures.

You will perform preventive maintenance inspections, diagnose issues, and work with adherence to safety rules. The role requires rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, and a strong commitment to quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant maintenance experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation).
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, physical, background check, employment verification, criminal history, and MVR review.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment repairs in compliance with Safety & Life Critical Rules and OSHA requirements.
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections (PM), diagnose issues, and repair/rebuild major equipment.
• Maintain Daily Equipment Inspection (DEI) backlog.
• Adjust work procedures to meet production schedules; notify Plant Maintenance Manager if work cannot be completed within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
• Inspect quality of third-party repairs/rebuilds.
• Recommend improvements to enhance production, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Respond to service calls for emergency breakdowns.

Skills

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Troubleshooting

Tool use

Diagnostics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Power tools

Job description

Overview

The Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for monitoring, repairing, and maintaining all plant systems and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations. This includes, but is not limited to, balers, conveyor belts, gearboxes, motors, pulleys, shafts, and bearings. The Technician responds to equipment failures, performs corrective action, and ensures all systems are operating properly. This position reports to the Plant Maintenance Manager (site-dependent).

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment repairs in compliance with Waste Management Safety & Life Critical Rules and OSHA requirements.
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections (PM), diagnose issues, and repair/rebuild major equipment, 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, loaders, and facility equipment.
• Maintain Daily Equipment Inspection (DEI) backlog.
• Adjust work procedures to meet production schedules; notify Plant Maintenance Manager if work cannot be completed within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
• Inspect quality of third-party repairs/rebuilds.
• Recommend improvements to enhance production, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Respond to service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, to support facility needs.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant maintenance experience.

Certificates/Licenses/Other Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation).
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, physical, background check, employment verification, criminal history, and MVR review.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of single- and three-phase electrical systems.
• Knowledge of electrical control systems, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems (including compressors).
• Ability to safely operate tools/equipment used in repair and servicing.
• Skilled in diagnosing and repairing a wide range of equipment and vehicles.

Work Environment

• Requires motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.
• Regular physical effort required, including lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting (site-specific weight limits).
• Frequent exposure to dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, and similar elements throughout the workday.
• Physical demands may vary by site.

Equal Opportunity

Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.