Plant Maintenance Technician II

Summary

Athens Services invites you to join our team as a Plant Maintenance Technician, where your expertise will drive our operations forward. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager and Supervisor, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the seamless operation of our industrial machinery and mechanical equipment. With experience in an industrial-style environment and fabrication knowledge, you'll troubleshoot and diagnose issues, dismantle devices, and expertly repair components. Your keen eye for detail will spot operational challenges, allowing you to provide valuable insights and maintain our MRF facility.



At Athens Services, we provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401K with profit sharing & match, life insurance, and opportunities for professional development. Ready to make your mark? Apply now and be a key player in our success!



Position Summary:



The Plant Maintenance Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Supervisor. The Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines and equipment using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring testing instruments. Diagnoses machinery components and determines if and when adjustments or repairs are required. Increasing level of responsibility per experience. This position will also require housekeeping/cleaning responsibilities as needed throughout the shift.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:  

• Observes mechanical devices in operation and troubleshoots problems. 

• Dismantles device to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, hand tools and power tools. 

• Inspects used parts to determine changes on dimensional requirements, using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. 

• Adjusts functional parts of device and control instruments using hand and/or power tools. 

• Repairs or replaces defective parts. 

• Advise the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager of any operational problems. 

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. 

• Complies with all safety, health, environmental, and other Company policies, procedures and requirements. 

• Perform preventative plant maintenance. 

• General plant maintenance inspection and diagnosis & repairs. 

• Welding & cutting as needed. 

• Maintain, repair and clean MRF Equipment, including but not limited to upper and lower shaker decks, conveyor tunnels, walking floor tunnels, conveyor, beds, head & tail pulley.  

• Maintain, repair and clean exhaust fans, including but not limited to air and carbon filters 

• Perform assigned repairs and preventive maintenance tasks in accordance with established Standard Repair Times (SRTs), ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company safety and quality standards 

 

Required Qualifications:  

 

• 3 years' experience in maintenance & repair in production style environment. 

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. 

• Fabrication knowledge (Mig/Tig/Arc/Oxy Acetylene/brazing