MRF Mechancial Technician

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in awkward positions and tight areas).

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