Equipment Maintenance Technician (Painting experience prefered)
Milford, CT - USA
Job Summary
Join a mission-driven organization making a global impact! Planet Aid collects and recycles used textiles to protect the environment and support sustainable development in communities around the world.
We are looking for a skilled and hands-on Bin Maintenance Tech II to support the repair refurbishment and upkeep of our steel donation bins clothes carts and warehouse-related equipment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with tools painting and general mechanical repairs while helping keep operations running safely and efficiently.
What youll do:
- Repair and refurbish steel donation bins and receiving carts
- Perform sanding grinding painting labeling and decal application on collection bins
- Use welding equipment and general mechanical tools to complete repairs and maintenance tasks
- Retrieve donation bins requiring refurbishment and ensure they are fully emptied before repairs
- Load and unload bins from trucks using a forklift
- Assist with maintenance involving wood metal and polymer materials
- Support warehouse operations including cleaning sweeping and organization
- Operate the bin scale system during truck unloading
- Maintain a safe clean and organized work environment
- Assist with additional warehouse and operational duties as needed
Qualifications & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous welding experience required
- Experience in facilities maintenance or property management strongly preferred
- Forklift experience preferred
- Basic Welding Experience
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and push up to 300 lbs. throughout the workday
- Frequently required to bend squat kneel reach overhead and operate equipment
- Comfortable working in a hands-on warehouse and maintenance environment
Planet Aids mission is to inform mobilize and inspire individuals and communities to work together to bring about worldwide environmental and social progress. Planet Aid recognizes that the Earths resources are finite and that good stewardship is essential for the well-being of current and future generations. The projects we support thus aim to protect the environment reduce waste and increase the efficient use of vital resources.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Discover how Planet Aid, a nonprofit organization, transforms textile reuse into sustainable community development. Join our global mission.