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• Integrity - We are honest in our interactions to foster trust, accountability, and responsibility.
• Empowerment - We are committed to providing the resources necessary to elevate our employees & our business to excellence.
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• Compassion - We are inspired to help others and committed to a workplace of kindness, understanding, and respecting others' diverse perspectives and experiences

Title: Maintenance Technician - Industrial

Classification

Hourly, Non-Exempt

Reports To: VP of Operations

Position Type

Full-Time

1st Shift: Monday - Friday, some OT (overtime) and weekends may be necessary

Location

Russellville, KY

SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, repairs and/or rebuilds all plant equipment as deemed necessary. This is a 1st shift Monday-Friday position, flexible to work off-shift and weekends when deemed necessary. This position starts at an hourly rate of $28-30 per hour. The hourly rate for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

The Maintenance Technician will be a crucial role with the opening of our new recycling facility in Russellville, Kentucky (operational as of March 2024). This role will be assisting with equipment installation, monitoring progress, and addressing any issues or delays that arise. Will work closely with various stakeholders, such as suppliers and contractors, to ensure a smooth operational process.

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION

• $0.60 per hour safety and attendance bonus, paid out monthly
• $90 gas allowance, paid out monthly
• $150 yearly steel toe boot reimbursement
• Discretionary year-end bonus
• Free uniforms

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety requirements
• Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild equipment in department which includes but is not limited to: balers, conveyors, shredders, and grinders
• Repair and maintain equipment as it relates to electrical, mechanical and hydraulics by methods such as: welding, fabricating, torching and painting, etc.
• Work with the Operations Manager and/or designee to design, modify, or change equipment to work for specific functions
• Ensure all Monthly Preventative Maintenance is performed in accordance with manufacturers recommendations, ISO quality procedures and work instructions
• Use required PPE protective equipment as required which includes, but is not limited to, proper ear, eye, hand and face protection
• Comply with all lockout/tagout procedures
• Perform general and scheduled maintenance on all equipment within the plant
• Wash down equipment as deemed necessary, cleaning out all balers, chambers and hoppers
• Inventory and track all parts for in-house equipment
• Inventory and track all company tools used for in-house equipment
• Train others as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

BASIC EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent required
• 3-5 years of related experience with solid work history
• Electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic background

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Technical education or training beyond high school
• PLC and robotics experience
• Knowledge of recycling equipment
• Welding and torching experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Constantly move about to accomplish tasks or move between worksites
• Occasionally move self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
• Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires manual dexterity, coordination and stamina
• Occasionally lift, move, or position objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Vision requirements include corrected/uncorrected distant and near vision, depth perception, and ability to distinguish between colors
• Regularly works around moving mechanical parts
• Climb ladders and stairs to access equipment

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet conditions, extreme cold and heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.