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Industrial Maintenance Technician

$26 - $50 per hour

Boston MA Recycling

Industrial Maintenance Technician

The Industrial Maintenance Technician utilizes knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair machinery and equipment; diagnose issues with machinery components; and determine when adjustments or repairs are needed. The incumbent will assume greater responsibility as experience and expertise grow.

Hiring Range: $26.00 - $50.00 per hour based on experience

Key Responsibilities
  • Reads and interprets equipment manuals to perform required maintenance and service.
  • Prevents plant breakdowns by performing planned preventive maintenance on conveying systems, power transmissions and other power-driven rotating equipment. All repairs and preventive maintenance to be performed in conformance with established company and federal standards.
  • Communicates equipment issues resolution to operators.
  • Works in extreme environments that are often "dirty".
  • Repairs or coordinates repair of warn defective machinery or equipment; tests machines to ensure that quality and rate of production meets specifications.
  • Performs extensive housekeeping duties and uses a variety of small tools, hand-powered tools, and knives while complying with safety regulations.
  • Maintains necessary log for daily equipment inspections to ensure that the risk of downtime is kept to a minimum.
  • Establishes and adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules and advises Plant Maintenance Manager if additional work is needed or cannot be completed within the standard repair times.
  • Recommends measures to improve production, equipment performance and product quality and makes service calls for emergency breakdowns.
  • Cleans, inspects, and/or performs routine maintenance or minor repairs on recycling equipment, such as discs and belts to ensure proper functionality of MRF equipment.
  • Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.

Career Path Definitions & Distinctions

B Technician: Demonstrates the ability and shows a complete understanding of Level C skills and equipment, while showing an increasing amount of knowledge of Level B Skills. Level C mechanical skills include grease bearings, knowledge of types of belts, lubrication (gear oils), ladders, use of all lifts and filter carts. Level C electrical skills include knowledge of wire sizes, splice connectors, knowledge of voltages, ability to read labels on sub panels to find main supply, ability to reset breakers and what to do if they continue to trip.

A Technician: Demonstrates the ability and shows a complete understanding of Level B skills and equipment, while beginning to show an increasing amount of knowledge of Level A skills. Level B mechanical skills and equipment include: use calipers, an understanding of reading name plates, changing bearings, gearboxes, shafts, pulleys and conveyer belts, welding with torches, use of a hydraulic wrench, changing motors, voltmeter, hydraulic solenoids, changing coils, diagnose motors or gearboxes, making hydraulic hoses, and LOTO. Level B electrical skills and equipment include colt and multimeter, wire all motors and voltage, trouble-shooting motors, test fuses, change starters, overloads, input/output cards, program UFD's, run and bend conduit, wire motor as "Y" Delta, read name plates and change breakers in panels.

Master Technician: Demonstrates the ability to complete and understands all Level C, B and A skills and equipment. Level A mechanical skills include vertical weld and overhead weld with stick, diagnose dialed motor, gearbox and pumps, rebuilds gearbox, solenoids, motors, pumps (hydraulic/water), reads hydraulic schematics, welds 1/2" steal or larger. Level A electrical skills and equipment include: Electrical schematics, low voltage, control wiring, 480/240/120 volts circuits, isolation tests on motors, diagnose prof. buss circuits, conduit size, wire size, and wire count, wire a new panel by schematic, and load calculation and balance panels. A master Technician should also demonstrate the ability to successfully lead and train a small team.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, progressive technician training, and 1–5 years of experience diagnosing and repairing equipment. In addition, the candidate must possess a valid driver's license, as they will be required to operate company vehicles, and be able to work 2nd and 3rd shifts as well as weekends. Experience with large conveyor systems (24" to 26") is essential, including replacing and lacing conveyor belts with Flexco products and tools. A hoisting license is a plus. Candidates should also have experience operating telehandlers, fork trucks, and loaders, along with stick-welding skills; Schedule 160 pipe-welding experience is a plus.

Knowledge of 480v 3‑phase motors is required, and applicants must have their own tools, including metric and standard socket sets, wrenches, battery‑powered tools (impact, drill, grinder), and a multimeter. The ability to work independently and utilize maintenance software on a mobile device to complete work orders is expected. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the US, at least 18 years of age, and capable of frequently lifting 50 pounds.

Strong listening and problem‑solving skills, the ability to multitask and manage multiple repairs, and proficiency in reading and writing English are required. The role also requires effective collaboration within a team in a fast‑paced environment.

Attributes

Positive, team-oriented individual who has a strong work ethic, is committed to safety, customer driven, open to personal and professional training and development, and results-oriented with the ability to see the larger picture while focusing on detailed information.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Maternity & Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Discounted Stock Program, 401K, Boot & Clothing Allowance, Safety Awards, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Incentive, Tuition Assistance, Career Pathways, Tool Allowance, and More.

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