Position SummaryThe Lead Facilities Technician utilizes knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic equipment to train and lead a group of technicians, ensures that daily operations are happening in a safe and timely manner, installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs machinery or equipment, diagnoses issues with machinery components and determines when adjustments or repairs are needed.

　　Key ResponsibilitiesProvides direction and technical leadership to other technicians to complete projects and set an example of personal conduct and ethics.Provides technical expertise on MRF equipment and other technologies, as well as understanding operational and performance assessments for MRF’s.

　　Provides technical expertise on MRF equipment and other technologies, as well as understanding operational and performance assessments for MRF’s.

　　Trains, mentors and assists in the development of effective maintenance techniques.Reads and interprets equipment manuals to perform required maintenance and service.Prevents plant breakdowns by performing plannedandpreventive maintenance on conveying systems, power transmissions and other power-driven rotating equipment. All repairs and preventive maintenance to be performed in conformance with established company, manufacturerand federal standards.Repairs or coordinates repair of warn defective machinery or equipment.Testsmachines through trial run to ensure that quality and rate of production meets specifications. Communicates equipment issues resolution to operators.Works inharsh and extreme environmentsthat are often “dirty,”cold/hotand performs extensive housekeeping duties and uses a variety of small tools, hand-powered tools, and knives while complying with safety regulations.

　　Reads and interprets equipment manuals to perform required maintenance and service.Prevents plant breakdowns by performing plannedandpreventive maintenance on conveying systems, power transmissions and other power-driven rotating equipment. All repairs and preventive maintenance to be performed in conformance with established company, manufacturerand federal standards.Repairs or coordinates repair of warn defective machinery or equipment.Testsmachines through trial run to ensure that quality and rate of production meets specifications. Communicates equipment issues resolution to operators.Works inharsh and extreme environmentsthat are often “dirty,”cold/hotand performs extensive housekeeping duties and uses a variety of small tools, hand-powered tools, and knives while complying with safety regulations.

　　Completes or insures,completion of daily equipment inspections to reduce the risk of downtime and that it is kept to a minimum.Recommends measures to improve production, equipment performance and product quality and makes service calls for emergency breakdowns.Completes all required training to operate equipment utilized at the facility and all required facility safety training.Establishes and adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules and advises Plant Maintenance Manager if additional work is needed or cannot be completed within the standard repair times.Cleans, inspects, and/or performs routine maintenance or minor repairs on recyclingequipment.

　　Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.

　　Career Path Definitions & Distinctions

　　B Technician : Demonstrates the ability and shows a complete understanding of Level C skills and equipment, while showing an increasing amount of knowledge of Level B Skills. Level C mechanical skills include grease bearings, knowledge of types of belts, lubrication (gear oils), ladders, use of all lifts and filter carts. Level C electrical skills include knowledge of wire sizes, splice connectors, knowledge of voltages, ability to read labels on sub panels to find main supply, ability to reset breakers and what to do if they continue to trip.

　　A Technician : Demonstrates the ability and shows a complete understanding of Level B skills and equipment, while beginning to show an increasing amount of knowledge of Level A skills. Level B mechanical skills and equipment include: use calipers, an understanding of reading name plates, changing bearings, gearboxes, shafts, pulleys and conveyer belts, welding with torches, use of a hydraulic wrench, changing motors, voltmeter, hydraulic solenoids, changing coils, diagnose motors or gearboxes, making hydraulic hoses, and LOTO. Level B electrical skills and equipment include colt and multimeter, wire all motors and voltage, trouble-shooting motors, test fuses, change starters, overloads, input/output cards, program UFD’s, run and bend conduit, wire motor as “Y” Delta, read name plates and change breakers in panels.

　　Master Technician : Demonstrates the ability to complete and understands all Level C, B and A skills and equipment. Level A mechanical skills include vertical weld and overhead weld with stick, diagnose dialed motor, gearbox and pumps, rebuilds gearbox, solenoids, motors, pumps (hydraulic/water), reads hydraulic schematics, welds 1/2” steal or larger. Level A electrical skills and equipment include: Electrical schematics, low voltage, control wiring, 480/240/120 volts circuits, isolation tests on motors, diagnose prof. buss circuits, conduit size, wire size, and wire count, wire a new panel by schematic, and load calculation and balance panels. A master Technician should also demonstrate the ability to successfully lead and train a small team.

　　Education, Experience & QualificationsThe successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, progressive technician training, advanced technician training, 5-7 years diagnosing and repaiting equipment, a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment and be legally eligible to work in the US. It is expected that the candidate is at least 18 years of age, has the ability to work overtime when needed, and has the physical ability to lift 50 pounds on a frequent basis.

　　Excellent listening, and problem solving skills, the ability to multitask and manage multiple repairs, strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to teach and train are required.

　　AttributesPositive, team-oriented individual who has a strong work ethic, is committed to safety, customer driven, open to personal and professional training and development, and results-oriented with the ability to see the larger picture while focusing on detailed information.

　　BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Maternity & Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Discounted Stock Program, 401K, Boot & Clothing Allowance, Safety Awards, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Incentive, Tuition Assistance, Career Pathways, Tool Allowance, and More.

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　　Job Locations US-PA-Ashley

　　Job ID 2023-4214

　　Category Facilities Technicians

　　Type Regular Full-Time