Maintenance Mechanic Technician
26 days ago
Portsmouth
Job Description AMP is applying AI-powered sortation at scale to modernize the world's recycling infrastructure and maximize the value in waste. AMP gives waste and recycling leaders the power to harness AI to reduce labor costs, increase resource recovery, and deliver more reliable operations. With hundreds of deployments across North America, Asia, and Europe, AMP's technology offers a transformational solution to waste sortation and changes the fundamental economics of recycling. Headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, the Denver Post and BuiltIn Colorado have recognized AMP as one of the state's top workplaces. AMP has operations and career opportunities outside of Atlanta, Cleveland, Portsmouth, Virginia, and Europe. We're fostering an environment where passionate individuals can grow and create impact. We seek unconventional thinkers to join our mission to enable a world without waste; at AMP, your contributions have meaning and can spur change. With backing from top-tier investors and national recognition including North American Cleantech Company of the Year, we're always seeking ways to better our operations, raising the bar on innovation, and looking to collaborate and improve in what we do. Learn more at AMPSortation.com. AMP is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic Technician in Portsmouth, Virginia. A maintenance mechanic is responsible for the entire operating facility, repairs, and preventative maintenance (PM), as well as special projects. In addition, the maintenance mechanic is responsible for maintaining all heavy equipment in the facility including balers, sort line, loaders, forklifts and heavy duty diesel vehicles. This will include regularly scheduled PM as well as minor repairs on all facility equipment. Inspect the building, grounds, and equipment. The maintenance mechanic works under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager. As a Maintenance Mechanic Technician, you will work to: • Handle necessary repairs and maintenance, • Respond to service requests and repair products both internally and externally, • Install equipment and appliances, • Follow local and state building codes and comply with all company safety regulations, • Keep track of maintenance work/repairs in the CMMS system and writes shift reports., • Report on any issues to the General and/or Plant manager, • Respond to repair and maintenance requests in a timely fashion, • Follow written and verbal instructions from the General Manager, • Collaborate with other maintenance team members and/or outside contractors as needed, • Read and follow manuals, blueprints, and other written instructions, • Use equipment, including power tools, hand tools, electric tools, and plumbing tools Required: • Perform Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) for the machinery you are working on – use this every time you work on or in or around that machinery – preferably certificated, • Show up on time with all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and tools including radio – take part in plant morning meetings, • Bring problems, issues, and observations up with the plant manager and/or General manager, • Regular inspection of all equipment at a facility, including building, sort line, baler and rolling stock, daily review of the Daily Equipment Inspection Form, • Some MIG welding and fabrication, • Fill out and update the CMMS system each day, • Perform basic preventive maintenance and inspections on equipment and trouble shoot potential problems, • Ability to make repairs, • Ensuring the compliance of all corporate policies and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules while conducting work functions, • Maintaining a record of service cycles and other maintenance activities conducted, • Efficiently managing time and completing all tasks assigned by the supervisory authority, • Quoting and placing orders for spare and replacement parts and completing all necessary documentation for the same, • Ensure operators are completing pre-run inspections, PM, and services and review them, store files in designated folder on-site and document on internal system, • Report any existing damages and immediate repairs to the General/Plant Manager, • Appropriately use, maintain, and handle all repair and testing tools and equipment., • Ability to take on additional tasks as needed, • Experience as a heavy diesel mechanic, able to change tires on large equipment, replace drums brakes, oil changes, engine repair and repair trailers and chassis as needed, • Responsible for prevented maintenance on all vehicles, equipment, machinery., • Collaborate with team members to provide comprehensive training for new employees, ensuring they are well-equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Works well as a team member and is not afraid to ask for help or questions, • Ability to troubleshoot and make repairs using testing and repair all equipment as needed, • Ability to MIG weld and do light/medium fabrication, • Ability to effectively manage time and meet all specified deadlines while working independently, • Heavy diesel equipment experience preferred, • Ability to operate a computer for small tasks like sending emails, reporting issues and concerns, • Ability to adhere to company policies and rules set forth, • Promotes the Company's safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks., • Must have reliable transportation to and from work location, • Supervising Daily Operations: Act as the lead when the Plant Manager and Recycling Supervisor are off-site, • Promoting Workplace Safety: Monitor adherence to company safety policies and procedures, • Maintain balance on slippery surfaces., • Lift, carry and push/pull up to 45 pounds without assistance., • Stand for up to 11 hours per day., • The ability to stand, climb, bend, twist, and lift materials or tools as needed, • The ability to speak, read, and write in English., • Overtime and call-in work may be required., • Potential exposure to extreme weather conditions., • Work environment; includes machines, tools, trucks, dust, fumes and odors. Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. We recognize that there is more to work than the day-to-day responsibilities. In addition to a collaborative, high-performing team environment, we're pleased to offer competitive base salaries; medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan; paid time off and sick time; flexible work hours; and the opportunity to quickly accelerate your learning and growth. Location: • 3325 Frederick Blvd. Portsmouth, VA 23704Shift Hours:, • Monday - Friday, 5 AM - 2 PM, ability to work until 4:30 PM as needed OR 8 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, ability to come in early as needed, • Overtime available Benefits Information: • Medical - The company covers between 78% to 100% of the premium for Cigna medical healthcare plans depending on the selection., • Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, • Life Insurance: The company covers the cost of Basic Life / AD&D 1 x Salary, option to purchase additional through New York Life, • HSA Eligible Health Plans, Company Contributions!, • 401(k) retirement plan (non-matching), • 14 days Accruing PTO, • Benefits start the day you start, • 6 Accrued Sick Days, • Eight (8) paid holidays, 2 Floating Holidays #LI-Onsite