Maintenance Operator

Role and Responsibilities

Performs preventive maintenance inspection (PM); diagnose, repair, and rebuild major equipment/components including but not limited to balers, conveyors, hydraulic power packs, eddy currents, electro-magnetic belts, optical sorters, diverters, compressors, motors, glass breakers, wire tie systems, fans, pumps, forklifts, and building equipment.

Maintains DEI (Daily Equipment Inspections) backlog.

Ensures operational efficiency of electrical equipment and mechanical systems through timely inspection and repair.

Establishes and adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.

Inspects the quality of third-party repairs and or rebuilds.

Recommends measures to improve production, equipment performance and product quality.

Manage relationships with contractors and service providers.

Keep maintenance logs and report on daily activities.

Able to multi-task and manage multiple priorities.

Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns.

Able to perform under limited supervision.

Requires a flexible work schedule, which may include nights and weekends to support operating schedule and the needs of the facility.

Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Safely operates tools and equipment needed during the repair and servicing of equipment.

Diagnose defects and repair a variety of equipment and vehicles.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Experience working with conveyor belts, tracking.
• Have knowledge of single and three phase electrical systems.
• 5 years of prior experience in industrial maintenance, electrical, mechanical, or in a related field; or a combination of education and experience deemed equivalent.
• Have knowledge of electrical control systems.
• Have knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Have knowledge of pneumatic systems, including air compressors.
• Safely operates tools and equipment needed during the repair and servicing of equipment.
• Diagnose defects and repair a variety of equipment and vehicles.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Efficient time management skills.
• Good organization, communication, and time management skills.
• Minimum a High School Diploma.
• Clean driving record.

Work Environment

• Required to use motor coordination with arms, hands, fingers, and legs.
• Required to engage in physical activity that includes pushing, pulling, bending, and lifting objects more than 25 pounds.
• Required to work from ladders or raised platforms.
• Required to stand or work on concrete floors most of the workday.
• Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.

Personal Characteristics

• Dynamic, disciplined, and organized thinker.
• Natural leader able to work independently and as team member.
• Trustworthy and reliable.
• Champion of evTerra’s organizational culture.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Medical, Rx, dental, vision, generous 401k w/ safe harbor program, EAP, short and long-term disability, basic life ins.
• 15 days’ vacation (pro-rated based on hire date).