Power Unit Technician – Field Maintenance & Fabrication

Rumpke Waste & Recycling; Elmwood Place (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Rumpke Waste & Recycling in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Power Unit Specialist to build, test, diagnose, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on power units and compactors. This role requires reading schematics and working with hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.

You will document work in SAP, estimate labor and parts, follow safety procedures including LOTO, and contribute to field installations with limited supervision. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in industrial equipment and related fields.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic systems and electrical systems with troubleshooting ability.
• Experience with fabrication and welding.
• Experience with LOTO procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, build, test, and brand power units for installation in accordance with RFQs, specifications, and established procedures.
• Assist with installation, service, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of power units and compactors in the field.
• Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair compactors and related equipment.
• Read and interpret hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and equipment schematics to diagnose and repair equipment.
• Estimate labor time, materials, and parts required for repairs and new tasks.
• Complete assigned work within established Standard Repair Times (SRT).
• Accurately utilize SAP to record labor hours, parts, and other job-related information for billing and tracking purposes.
• Assist with machine builds, modifications, and other equipment-related projects.
• Perform fabrication and welding activities using appropriate shop equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Follow written instructions, established procedures, and technical specifications while working independently with limited supervision.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout requirements, when performing maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Communicate equipment conditions, repair recommendations, and completed work effectively to coworkers, supervisors, and customers.
• Assist other team members with equipment repairs, builds, installations, and related projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Root cause analysis

Tool safety

Work prioritization

Independent work

Schematic reading

Written communication

Education

High School or better

Associates or better in relevant field

GED or better

Tools

SAP

Job description

Rumpke Waste & Recycling in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Power Unit Specialist to build, test, diagnose, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on power units and compactors. This role requires reading schematics and working with hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.

You will document work in SAP, estimate labor and parts, follow safety procedures including LOTO, and contribute to field installations with limited supervision. Equal opportunity employer.