Production Technician - Metals Recycling

Reworld Projects, LLC; Fallsington (Bucks County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

Paid parental leave

Educational assistance

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a Process Technician to safely monitor, operate, and support field equipment across plant systems under supervision. The role involves various shifts, including occasional Saturdays, to meet production needs.

You will inspect equipment, document performance, support material handling, and maintain safe operating conditions while following SOPs and safety guidelines. High school diploma with 3+ years of related experience, or an associate degree with 1+ year, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of industrial, plant, or military experience with a high school diploma, or 1+ year with an associate degree.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow operating manuals, procedures, and related documentation.
• Accurate hand-eye coordination required to operate mobile equipment and valves safely and effectively.
• Willingness and ability to work rotating shifts, as assigned.
• Commitment to safety practices and following standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Check, verify, and document the proper operation of plant machinery, systems, and equipment, and report concerns to the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Inspect and make necessary adjustments to equipment and operating conditions, including temperatures, pressure, water and oil levels, conveyor belts, chains, tank levels, leaks, equipment rotation, guarding, rollers, skirting, dust collectors, and related systems.
• Maintain and support material handling systems to promote safe and efficient operations.
• Take immediate action when safety hazards are identified and report hazards directly to the appropriate supervisor.
• Follow and maintain standard safety procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with sampling incoming material for yield percentages, documenting loads, and reporting yield findings to the QA/QC Superintendent, as needed.
• Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and support shift transitions.
• Assist other plant personnel across facility operations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety practices

Manual reading

Hand-eye coordination

Shift work

Industrial experience

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Job description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes. Our Vision Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment. Our Business Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals. Our Value Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world. All that we’re missing is you.

About the role

The Process Technician is responsible for safely and efficiently monitoring, operating, and supporting field equipment across all plant systems under the direction of the Shift Supervisor or Lead Technician. This role helps ensure reliable plant operations by checking equipment performance, identifying and reporting issues, supporting material handling activities, and maintaining safe operating conditions. The Process Technician may work various shifts, including occasional Saturdays, based on production needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Check, verify, and document the proper operation of plant machinery, systems, and equipment, and report concerns to the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Inspect and make necessary adjustments to equipment and operating conditions, including temperatures, pressure, water and oil levels, conveyor belts, chains, tank levels, leaks, equipment rotation, guarding, rollers, skirting, dust collectors, and related systems.
• Maintain and support material handling systems to promote safe and efficient operations.
• Take immediate action when safety hazards are identified and report hazards directly to the appropriate supervisor.
• Follow and maintain standard safety procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with sampling incoming material for yield percentages, documenting loads, and reporting yield findings to the QA/QC Superintendent, as needed.
• Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and support shift transitions.
• Assist other plant personnel across facility operations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of safety practices, standard operating procedures, plant equipment, and plant systems.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow operating manuals, procedures, and related documentation.
• Accurate hand-eye coordination required to operate mobile equipment and open and close valves safely and effectively.
• Three or more years of relevant industrial, plant, or military experience with a high school diploma, or one or more years of relevant experience with an associate degree.
• Ability to comply with standard operating procedures to reduce the likelihood of injury to employees and damage to plant equipment.
• Willingness and ability to work rotating shifts, as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an Energy-from-Waste plant or similar industrial environment.

Working Conditions

Ability to work in varying conditions, including heat, dust, noise, smoke, and vibrations. Ability to work various shifts, including rotating shifts and occasional Saturdays, based on production needs.

Licenses and Education

High school diploma required; associate degree preferred where applicable. Ability to obtain any required licenses within 12 months of hire.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities. Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld’s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: 25.10 - 33.37 USD per hour.

Benefits

Reworld™ provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person—and their families—through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits. Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match. Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page. Reworld™ reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affinity Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Reworld may sometimes selectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role) has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.

Reworld™, formerly known as Covanta, is a leader in sustainable waste solutions and is dedicated to transforming waste into valuable resources through innovative technologies. With a comprehensive portfolio of solutions designed to address the most complex challenges of waste management, Reworld™ is committed to achieving carbon-negative outcomes and supporting partners on their sustainability journey. Others see waste. We see potential. Led by the promise of what’s possible, we partner with businesses and communities to reimagine what waste can do. Together, we transform refuse into a resource, steadfast in our determination to go beyond net zero, for the good of our people, our communities, and the planet we all depend on.

Rooted in communities, with support across North America Our expansive geographical footprint gives us the large-scale resources to effectively support both our customers and the communities in which we live and work. Working together to find the beginning at every endpoint Ours is a diverse group, with a wide range of skills and expertise. We are passionate about our mission to do more and to do better through innovative value creation. No matter where we come from, we’re here to put our efforts toward building a smarter, more sustainable world. Dedicated to redefining what’s possible with waste When you work with us, you’ll find a hard-working team of collaborators united by our passion for protecting people, the planet, and the promise of a more sustainable future. For more information: Visit https://www.reworldwaste.com/