Plant Maintenance Technician

Manufacturing

PlantMaintenanceTechnician-3rdShift

$5–5k Whittier, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Plant Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift at Plant Maintenance Technician. Skills: Plant maintenance, Machinery repair, Troubleshooting. Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment. Diagnose machinery components”

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot problems; Identify electrical/mechanical issues

Eligibility Requirements

Must possess personal tools, Must have own tool box, Ability to perform physical requirements, Works inside and outside

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

1 years' experience in maintenance & repair in production style environment, High School Diploma or G. E. D, Fabrication knowledge, Sufficient working knowledge regarding plant component repairs and replacements, Ability to effectively troubleshoot and identify electrical/mechanical issues, Perform all tasks safely and in accordance with applicable OSHA rules and regulations, Consistently behaves in a manner that is appropriate and professional, Valid Class C Driver's License, Acceptable Driver's Record, Must possess personal tools, Ability to perform physical requirements of the position, Must have own tool box

Nice to Have

Trade School Certification, Bilingual English / Spanish, Welder certification, Waste, rock & sand, concrete, and/or asphalt industry experience

What You'll Do.

Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment

Diagnose machinery components

Determine if and when adjustments or repairs are

Perform housekeeping/cleaning responsibilities

Observe mechanical devices in operation

Troubleshoot problems

Dismantle device to gain access to and remove

Inspect used parts to determine changes on dimensional

Adjust functional parts of device and control instruments

Repair or replace defective parts

Advise the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager of any operational problems

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Comply with all safety

Perform preventative plant maintenance

General plant maintenance inspection and diagnosis & repairs

Welding & cutting as needed

repair and clean MRF Equipment

repair and clean exhaust fans

Full Job Description

_**Summary**_ The Plant Maintenance Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Supervisor. The Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines and equipment using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring testing instruments. Diagnoses machinery components and determines if and when adjustments or repairs are required. Increasing level of responsibility per experience. This position will also require housekeeping/cleaning responsibilities as needed throughout the shift. _**Job Description**_ * Observes mechanical devices in operation and troubleshoots problems. * Dismantles device to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, hand tools and power tools. * Inspects used parts to determine changes on dimensional requirements, using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. * Adjusts functional parts of device and control instruments using hand and/or power tools. * Repairs or replaces defective parts. * Advise the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager of any operational problems. * Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. * Complies with all safety, health, environmental, and other Company policies, procedures and requirements. * Perform preventative plant maintenance. * General plant maintenance inspection and diagnosis & repairs. * Welding & cutting as needed. * Maintain, repair and clean MRF Equipment, including but not limited to upper and lower shaker decks, conveyor tunnels, walking floor tunnels, conveyor, beds, head & tail pulley. * Maintain, repair and clean exhaust fans, including but not limited to air and carbon filters ** _Required Qualifications:_** * 1 years' experience in maintenance & repair in production style environment. * High School Diploma or G.E.D. * Fabrication knowledge (Mig/Tig/Arc/Oxy Acetylene/brazing etc.) * Sufficient working knowledge regarding

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