Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician

Senior Maintenance Technician

Under direction of facility leadership, the Senior Maintenance Technician performs all maintenance functions, including but not limited to preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on all buildings and grounds and all plant machinery and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs all duties and tasks in accordance manufacturer and WMHS procedures and with strict adherence to relative safety programs and standards including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Confined Space, Fall Protection, Electrical Safety, etc.
• Performs diagnostic evaluation on equipment and makes repairs when needed and is willing to be on-call and respond to urgent repairs. Ensures that repairs are performed properly in the shortest amount of time possible to maintain the highest level of operational readiness.
• Performs routine, preventive, corrective, and scheduled maintenance on a variety of machinery within the plant including but not limited to:
• Autoclave process equipment/systems maintenance, including controls, Process Logic Controllers (PLC), combustion air blowers, pressure controls and conveyance systems.
• Air pollution control devices, air cooled condensers, spray condensers, recirculating systems, and carbon beds.
• Various Pumps and related components.
• Hydraulic systems including hoses, valves, and cylinders.
• pH control and chemical injection
• Fire tube boiler and ancillary equipment, steam delivery systems, water softeners and other water treatment equipment, air handling equipment, commercial washers, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and conveyor systems.
• Electrical generator systems.
• General air pneumatics, including air compressor, regulators, solenoid valves, 2-way and 3-way valve, tubing installation, pneumatic pumps, and related systems.
• General plumbing including but not limited to hard piping, CPVC/PVC, copper, black pipe.
• Performs light electrical maintenance on all plant equipment to include 480V/ 240V/ 120V/ 24V powers systems. PLC, robotics troubleshooting and 4 to 20 milliamp control loop systems.
• Light to heavy fabrication, demonstrating proficient welding (arc/mig/tig); acetylene torch; plasma cutting; grinding cuttings skills.
• Assists Facility/Maintenance Manager by performing general work or other assignments necessary to ensure a safe, clean, healthy, and efficient facility and vigorously support WMHS's commitment to Safety.
• Documents results through completed work orders or in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) based on schedule and priority or as required.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.
• Stays current on all required safety training.
• Shares time to be on-call and ready to complete emergency or urgent repairs outside of normally scheduled shift.
• Orders parts/supplies using computer-based procurement system.
• Responsible for inventory management of parts/supplies.
• Proficient using the following computer programs: Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Qualifications:

A. Required Qualifications:

• 4 years of related experience and/or training, demonstrating the ability to identify repairs that are needed and to assure scheduled production run is met
• Use of forklifts, aerial-lifts, and various rigging equipment in the performance of maintenance activities
• Must have experience with the performance of LOTO out and permit confined space programs related to maintenance activities

B. Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
• Boiler, Welding, or Electrical certification or license
• Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) certification

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.

Pay: $33 Per Hour Plus Overtime

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 plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.