Plant Maintenance Technician

Oakwood, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 08-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour (Temp to hire)

Job description
The Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for monitoring repairing and maintaining all plant systems and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations. This includes but is not limited to balers conveyor belts gearboxes motors pulleys shafts and bearings. The Technician responds to equipment failures performs corrective action and ensures all systems are operating properly. This position reports to the Plant Maintenance Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
To perform this role successfully an individual must be able to execute each duty satisfactorily. Other related tasks may be assigned.

Perform equipment repairs in compliance with Waste Management Safety & Life Critical Rules and OSHA requirements.
Conduct preventive maintenance inspections (PM) diagnose issues and repair/rebuild major equipment including:
Balers conveyors hydraulic power packs eddy currents electro-magnetic belts optical sorters diverters compressors trash compactors motors glass breakers wire tie systems fans pumps forklifts loaders and facility equipment.
Maintain Daily Equipment Inspection (DEI) backlog.
Adjust work procedures to meet production schedules; notify Plant Maintenance Manager if work cannot be completed within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
Inspect quality of third-party repairs/rebuilds.
Recommend improvements to enhance production equipment performance and product quality.
Respond to service calls for emergency breakdowns.
Manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
Work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends to support facility needs.
Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA standards.

Education & Experience

High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum 2 years of relevant maintenance experience.

Certificates/Licenses/Other Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Ability to meet physical demands of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation).
Must pass pre-employment drug screen physical background check employment verification criminal history and MVR review.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Working knowledge of single- and three-phase electrical systems.
Knowledge of electrical control systems hydraulic systems and pneumatic systems (including compressors).
Ability to safely operate tools/equipment used in repair and servicing.
Skilled in diagnosing and repairing a wide range of equipment and vehicles.

Work Environment

Requires motor coordination with arm hand finger and leg dexterity.
Regular physical effort required including lifting pushing pulling bending and twisting (up to lbs; site-specific).
Frequent exposure to dirt odors noise weather extremes and similar elements throughout the workday.
Physical demands may vary by site.

Job Type: Full-time temp to hire
Ability to Commute:

Oakwood Village OH 44146

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour (Temp to hire) Job descriptionThe Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for monitoring repairing and maintaining all plant systems and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations. This includes but is not limited to balers conveyor belts gearboxes motors pul...