Plant Maintenance Technician: Stable Hours, Growth & Benefits

WM; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms and PPE provided

Extensive paid training opportunities

Stock Purchase Plan

Pension

Job summary

WM is hiring a Plant Maintenance Technician to help keep our recycling and manufacturing facilities safe and efficient in the United States. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose and repair equipment, and ensure compliance with Safety and OSHA standards. The role requires physical ability, 2 years of experience, and flexibility for 5pm–5am rotating shifts.

Competitive pay and benefits offered. As part of the team, you’ll receive extensive training, PPE, and opportunities for career

Qualifications

• 2 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.

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.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Job description

WM is hiring a Plant Maintenance Technician to help keep our recycling and manufacturing facilities safe and efficient in the United States. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose and repair equipment, and ensure compliance with Safety and OSHA standards. The role requires physical ability, 2 years of experience, and flexibility for 5pm–5am rotating shifts.

Competitive pay and benefits offered. As part of the team, you’ll receive extensive training, PPE, and opportunities for career