Polymer Center Maintenance Technician - C

Republic Services•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: With direct supervision from a Lead Technician, Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager, the Polymer Center Technician C performs repair and maintenance on sorting, grinding, and washing equipment to maximize safe and productive operations. The position requires basic knowledge of industrial equipment to perform preventative and corrective maintenance and repair of mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulics systems of Polymer Center manufacturing equipment. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintains basic knowledge and working proficiency in diagnoses of mechanical problems using diagnostic software and technical manuals. Under direct supervision, 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, de-labelers, de-wiring 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, 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 lead technician, supervisor and/or equipment operators for clarification of problems. Assists with troubleshooting and maintaining complex electromechanical equipment. Completes daily consumables report to record hours, fuel and oil usage, and provides information for input in Republic Services Dossier (Asset Management Software) system. Assists with preventative maintenance according to standard schedules. May maintain, repair and install plumbing, electrical, HVAC, odor systems, and negative pressure systems. Follows all safety policies and procedures. Performs other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary.

Requirements

Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience.
PLC Programming experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Mechanical, electrical, or trade school certificate.

Responsibilities

Maintains basic knowledge and working proficiency in diagnoses of mechanical problems using diagnostic software and technical manuals.
Under direct supervision, 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, de-labelers, de-wiring 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, 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 lead technician, supervisor and/or equipment operators for clarification of problems.
Assists with troubleshooting and maintaining complex electromechanical equipment.
Completes daily consumables report to record hours, fuel and oil usage, and provides information for input in Republic Services Dossier (Asset Management Software) system.
Assists with preventative maintenance according to standard schedules.
May maintain, repair and install plumbing, electrical, HVAC, odor systems, and negative pressure systems.
Follows all safety policies and procedures.
Performs other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary.