Mechanical, electrical, or trade school certificate (preferred)
Responsibilities
Maintains advanced knowledge of all Polymer Center sorting/grinding/washing equipment, including all mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to perform advanced preventive and corrective maintenance functions
Performs repairs and maintenance on Polymer Center equipment (e.g., conveyors, screens, reducers, balers, optical sorting units, air drum separators, compactors, magnets, dust collectors, metering bins, ballistic separators, delabelers, dewiring equipment, grinders/granulators, PET wash line equipment, optical flake sorting equipment, bulk material handling equipment) to maximize safe and productive operations, including routine maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
Repairs or replaces parts as directed by a work order system and completes field service reports in a work order system
Overhauls or replaces machine components and replaces worn items
Communicates with supervisor and/or equipment operators for clarification of problems and discusses preventive techniques with equipment users to minimize future repairs
Independently troubleshoots and maintains complex electromechanical equipment
Completes daily consumables report to record hours, fuel and oil usage, and provide information for input in Republic Services Dossier (Asset Management Software) system
Performs preventative maintenance according to standard schedules
May maintain, repair and install plumbing, electrical, HVAC, odor systems, and negative pressure systems
Installs and sets up new equipment and communicates with vendors regarding maintenance schedules
Reads, troubleshoots and programs simple PLC instructions to enhance plant monitoring and performance as requested by operations staff or to support maintenance objectives
Follows all safety policies and procedures
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent