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Senior Plant Maintenance Technician - $5,000 Sign On Bonus, Tool Allowance

WM
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Apr 2025

About the role

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Shift: Sunday – Wednesday  11am-9:30pm 

Pay: starting at 29.00+ Depending On Experience 

Tool Allowance: $275/Per Quarter 

Experience: 4 years of previous experience working with Electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems including compressors. Welding experience, working with equipment such as conveyors and balers

What is the value of a WM job?

The value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family.

We Are Stable: Our WM team is home every day, and our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are Committed to Growth: 100% tuition paid for benefits eligible employees and their family, and established career progression.

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

Who are we? #WeAreWM Ready to roll with us? Click Apply to join the WM team today (formerly Waste Management)


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. 


Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

  Performs repairs in accordance with Waste Managements 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

Qualifications 
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. 

A. Education and Experience

Education: Not required 
 

Experience: 4 year(s) of relevant work

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements 
 

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. 
 

Successfully complete pre-employment drug screen and physical.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required 
 

Proficient in welding and fabrication. 
 

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