Facilities Maintenance Technician Apprentice - Holyoke, United States - Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

Verified Company

Holyoke, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Summary:

The Apprentice, working under a knowledgeable Casella Facilities Technician, will be responsible for providing preventative maintenance and managing the safety of all equipment while working towards completing all training requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Performs required maintenance and service by learning to interpret equipment manuals; completes all required facility safety training.
Completes planned preventive maintenance on conveying systems, power transmissions and other powerdriven rotating equipment in conformance with established company and federal standards in order to prevent plant breakdowns
Communicates equipment issues to operators and collaborates to find a resolution.
Works in extreme environments that are often "dirty".
Assists with repairs of warn defective machinery or equipment by operating machines through a trial run to protect quality of production.
Uses a variety of small tools, handpowered tools, and knives while complying with safety regulations to perform extensive maintenance duties.
Performs daily equipment inspections and documents deficiencies and communicates potential issues to a supervisor in an effort to minimize any risk of unnecessary downtime.
Completes training to operate a manlift by becoming lock out tag out and fall protection qualified.
Assists in establishing and adjusting work procedures to meet production deadlines and advises Plant Maintenance Manager with schedule organization.
Cleans, inspects, and/or performs routine maintenance or minor repairs on recycling equipment, such as disks and belts to ensure proper functionality of MRF equipment under the supervision of the supervisor.
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.

Education, Experience & Qualifications:

Excellent listening, and problem solving skills, the ability to multitask and manage multiple repairs, a mechanical aptitude and the desire to work in a mechanical environment.

Attributes:

Positive, 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.

Benefits:

Medical, 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.