Senior, Plant Maintenance Technician, MRF

WM (Waste Management); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

401K with match

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

WM is seeking a Senior Plant Maintenance Technician in Charleston to monitor and maintain plant systems and equipment, including balers, conveyors, motors, and gearboxes. The role leads Plant Technicians and reports to the Plant Maintenance Manager.

The candidate will perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and inspections, ensuring safety and efficiency while supporting production schedules. A strong emphasis on supervising non-supervisory staff and coordinating with purchasing for parts is

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of relevant experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Successfully complete pre-employment screening including drug screen and physical.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs following Safety and Life Critical Rules and OSHA requirements.
• Diagnose, repair, and rebuild major equipment like balers, conveyors, motors and gearboxes.
• Maintain DEI backlog and adjust procedures to meet production schedules.
• Provide guidance to maintenance staff and coordinate preventive maintenance requests.
• Inspect quality of third-party repairs and ensure safety and efficiency.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Job description

What is the value of a WM Job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career.

We Are Always Working For A Sustainable Tomorrow®: Our mission is to leave the world a better place than we found it by helping its inhabitants find purpose in becoming its caretakers.

We Are People First: The members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We foster an environment where all teammates feel welcomed, valued and seen.

We Are Committed to Your Growth : Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program, paid on-the-job training, and established career progression.

We Are Stable: From the front line to the corporate offices, our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are a Family: At WM we are over 60,000 people - from many places and many backgrounds, and it is our amazing differences that make us stronger.

We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!

Shift: 6am to 4pm

Pay range: $28 to $32 per hour depending on experience.

I. Job Summary

The Senior Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the operation of all plant systems and equipment. Including but not limited to balers, conveyor belts, gearboxes, electrical motors, pulleys, shafts and bearings. This position responds to all system failures by taking appropriate corrective action and completing or assigning the repairs needed to ensure that systems are operational and are functioning safely and efficiently. This position is directly responsible for leading all Plant Technicians and generally reports to the Plant Maintenance Manager.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs repairs in accordance with WM's Safety and Life Critical Rules and OSHA. (Occupational and Safety Health Act) requirements.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspection (PM) diagnose, repair, and rebuild major equipment/components including but not limited to 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.
• Maintains Daily Equipment Inspections(DEI) backlog.
• Establishes and adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules and advises Sr. Plant Maintenance Manager if additional work is needed or cannot be completed within the Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
• Provides assistance, guidance and direction to other maintenance personnel. Interprets, prioritizes and assigns preventive maintenance & work requests.
• Inspects the quality of third-party repairs and or rebuilds.
• Recommends measures to improve production, equipment performance and product quality.
• Responsible for inventory control, ordering of replacement parts, tools, and supplies through purchasing. Conducts physical parts inventories.
• Leads non-supervisory employees and other staff that may include contractors, consultants, and/or temporary employees.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities.
• Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.
• Ability to perform under limited supervision.
• Requires a flexible work schedule which may include nights and weekends to support operating schedule and the needs of the facility.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of relevant experience
• Must be at least 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. and
• Successfully complete pre-employment screening, including drug screen and physical.

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

This role is designated as safety sensitive and will require the successful candidate to strictly comply with all safety rules and protocols. As part of the ongoing employment requirements, the successful candidate may be subject to drug and alcohol testing including pre-employment screening, post-incident evaluations, reasonable suspicion checks, and random testing in accordance with government regulations and company policies.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase pla