Production Technician - Metals Recycling

Reworld Waste; Fallsington (Bucks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Life and AD&D insurance

Parental leave

Educational assistance

Job summary

Reworld Waste is seeking a Process Technician to monitor, operate, and support plant systems under supervision. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and efficient material handling across shifts, including Saturdays as needed.

You will verify equipment performance, report issues, and maintain safe operating conditions while supporting production needs. Ideal candidates have a HS diploma (an Associate degree is a plus) and 3+ years of industrial experience or 1+ year with an associate.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of safety practices and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to read and follow operating manuals and procedures.
• Accurate hand-eye coordination to operate equipment and valves safely.
• 3+ years of relevant industrial/plant/military experience with HS diploma, or 1+ year with an Associate degree.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Check and document proper operation of plant machinery and systems.
• Inspect and adjust equipment conditions (temperatures, pressures, levels, belts, leaks).
• Support material handling to promote safe, efficient operations.
• Report safety hazards to supervisor.
• Follow SOPs and safety procedures.
• Assist with sampling and recording yield data for QA/QC.

Skills

Safety practices

Reading SOPs

Valve operation

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.

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

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.

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