MRF Mechancial Technician

RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is shift work and will require overtime
Performs preventive maintenance tasks; inspections, services, adjustments and identifies and addresses manufacturer or industry standard maintenance functions and/or defects such as machine lubrication, filter replacement, wear part replacement and other related preventative maintenance functions
Performs general equipment repair and maintenance such as inspecting, repairing and or replacing VFDs, motors, gear boxes, belts, conveyors, bearings, screens, screen shafts and other critical equipment components and general wear parts
Continually monitors equipment and makes necessary adjustment(s) to ensure proper operation
Dismantles machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, lifts, hand tools, and any necessary power tools
Ensures processing equipment is continuously compliant with manufacturer, industry and regulatory safely standards, policies, and are operating safely within facility standard operating procedures
Maintains preventative maintenance schedules, logs, checklists and reports. Plans, schedules, conducts documents daily, monthly and annual facility preventative maintenance activities. Compiles and submits accurate repair and/or preventative maintenance reports for management
Coordinates repairs with manufacturer or contractors as requested/require
Coordinates, organizes and responsible for MRF equipment maintenance parts, inventory and tools. Cleans and organizes workshop and storage areas
Cleans accumulated contaminants from screening/sorting/baling machinery. Cleans processing equipment and/or rolling stock as recommended/required. Uses high velocity air, vacuum or cleaners/detergents to remove dust, grime or other contaminants from equipment and structures
Pumps liquid from pits and removes accumulated debris
Operate a variety of hand and power tools; wrenches, ratchets, hammers, chisels, pry-bars, grinders, saws, drills, air impact wrench etc.
Operate vehicles and motorized equipment; forklift, aerial lift, industrial vacuum, wheel tractors, light trucks, heavy duty trucks.
Removes collected piles of debris from the facility both manually and with equipment.
Perform duties of Processor II as assigned
Other duties as defined l
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to use hand and power tools
Ability to work in a team environment and perform/coordinate in plant preventative maintenance and/or repairs
Ensures that proper safety policies are followed including lock out tag out, PPE, safety notices/paint, barriers, etc.
Must possess the decision-making ability to determine the level of hazard, proper PPE and job planning to safely perform the task
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to interact appropriately with others.
Education and Experience Requirements:
High school diploma or GED, required College/Technical/Vocational training preferred Experience or demonstrated working knowledge in preventative maintenance, general maintenance or mechanical trades is strongly preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to regularly work near or around high-powered magnets which prohibits persons with pacemakers to be near or around them.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds unassisted at times Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb, squat for extended periods of time
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