Polymer Center Technician - A (Nights)

Polymer Center Technician A

The Polymer Center Technician A ensures that all repairs and maintenance of equipment are performed in compliance with the Company's safety standards and applicable federal and state regulations. The Polymer Center Maintenance Technician A also performs repairs and maintenance on sorting, grinding, and washing equipment to maximize safe and productive operations. In addition, the Polymer Center Maintenance Technician A diagnoses more complicated repair work including electrical; provides coaching on diagnostic techniques to other Maintenance Technicians, and schedules the repair work for his or her work group to ensure that all repair and maintenance work is done in a safe and timely manner, reducing lost productivity within the Polymer Center.

Principle 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 of equipment used by the Company.
• Performs repairs and maintenance on Polymer Center equipment, such as 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, and others to maximize safe and productive operations. Typical repairs include, but are not limited to, routine maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Repairs or replaces parts as directed by a work order system. Completes field service reports in a work order system.
• Overhauls or replaces machine components and replace worn items.
• Communicates with supervisor and/or equipment operators for clarification of problems. May discuss 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 communicate 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to quickly learn new industrial equipment and processes to an advanced level.
• Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience.
• PLC Programming experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Mechanical, electrical, or trade school certificate

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with maintenance and repair of equipment in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT: Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For any concerns relating to Republic Services' commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.