Operations Mechanic
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Operations Mechanic
Quantum Organics is looking for a qualified industrial mechanic to come join the operations team at our stateoftheart organic waste recycling campus in Southington CT. We are looking for individuals who are mechanicallyminded and eager to learn new skills in the renewable energy and organic waste recycling field.
About Quantum Organics
Our team operates an award winning stateoftheart organic waste recycling facility that turns food waste and green waste into renewable fuels electricity and compost soil products. Our campus is located is located in Southington CT and is among the first of its kind to operate along the east coast of the US.
At Quantum one of the processes we utilize is anaerobic digestion to convert food waste into renewable energy. This process recycles food waste that would otherwise be sent to landfills; our facility recycles 40000 tons of food waste per year creating 1.2MW of clean renewable energy while annually avoiding 5000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions.
We welcome you to visit us atand to take a virtual tour of our facility; follow this link: Duties and Responsibilities
We are seeking a qualified person with the ability to diagnose troubleshoot dismantle assemble fix repair adjust align and maintain industrial/plant machinery in a systematic manner and with a high degree of efficiency. The qualified candidate is familiar with mechanical hydraulic pneumatic and electrical systems and equipment (piping pumps blowers compressors grinders choppers mixers motors starters controllers). The successful candidate will become part of an operations team supporting our largescale food waste processing systems and onsite cogeneration plant ensuring they operate at peak efficiency. The duties and responsibilities of this position include:
- Fix repair and maintain mixers pumps in line equipment grinders chopper pumps etc.
- Assist in troubleshooting mechanical issues with unique large scale food waste processing equipment and maintain equipment based on equipment manufacturer specifications.
- Work alongside our team to maintain our cogeneration electrical unit repairing pumps and mixers large scale repairs to solid waste equipment and general preventative maintenance.
- Works safely at all times by preparing and/or following Lock Out/Tag Out procedures to protect self other personnel and plant equipment/systems.
- Reads and interpret tables drawings and specifications as well as think critically to evaluate the condition of systems machines equipment and their components.
- Performs preventative maintenance on all equipment based on manufacturer specifications.
- Fabricates/constructs or orders replacement parts and installs them.
- Uses a variety of hand tools measuring tools and equipment for cutting welding and brazing.
- Uses hoists dollies rollers and trucks to safely rig and move machinery when needed.
Requirements
- Meets deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Works well with others and provides exemplary customer service.
- Becomes a valued contributor to our safety culture.
- Has a strong work ethic; be a selfstarter motivated by the companys mission.
- Is able to adapt to a new environment and learn new operating processes.
- Has good verbal and written communication skills.
Pay: $28 $35 per hour depending on skill and experience.
Benefits:
- 401(k) and employer match
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8hour shift Tuesday Saturday
- On call with overtime (rare)
Location: Southington CT 06489
- Ability to reliably commute and/or relocate (required)
- Relocation assistance is not included
Experience (preferred):
- Maintenance Work: 3 years
- Mechanical knowledge: 3 years
Quantum Organics is a drugfree workplace. Preemployment drug testing is required.
Quantum Organics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Supreme does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age nondisqualifying physical or mental disability national origin veteran status or any other basis protected under federal state or local law.
Quantum Organics believes that diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success and we seek to recruit develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate po
Employment Type
Full-Time
