Maintenance Mechanic

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

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About the role

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will be responsible for the planned, unplanned, and preventative maintenance tasks required to ensure safe and efficient operational effectiveness of equipment and systems which enable Reworld's industrial disposal process.

Position Responsibilities:

• Effectively complete preventive maintenance tasks on power plant equipment to prevent breakdowns of equipment and operational downtime
• Utilize root-cause analysis skills to investigate breakdown and line stoppages collaborating with various teams and stakeholders
• Prioritize work to ensure timely maintenance, repair and installation of equipment, tools, and utility systems to minimize production downtime and complete all required paperwork and documentation in the company's computerized maintenance documentation program
• Utilize Reworld's defined maintenance documentation program to open and close out work orders, check out spare parts, and other activities as required in the plant.
• Repair and/or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment including inspection, assembly, disassembly, and replacement as necessary
• Observe and evaluate the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions utilizing mechanical devices
• Review maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities
• Inspect operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational and safety performance standards.

Core Technical

Experience:

• Proven experience maintaining and repairing rotating and stationary power equipment, including:
  • Boilers, water walls, superheaters, economizers, and evaporators
  • Conveyors, shredders, feed systems, and ash handling equipment
  • Pumps, fans, blowers, gearboxes, and compressors
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Demonstrated ability to perform precision work such as alignment (laser or dial), bearing replacement, seal replacement, and rigging and lifting operations

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a heavy industrial/manufacturing environment

Schedule:

• Must have the ability to work a rotating shift schedule: four, 10-hour shifts 6 to 4:30 with half-hour lunch.
• Must be able to work days and nights.
• Must be available for on-call rotation to respond to plant emergencies, equipment failures, and operational issues outside of normal working hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Total Rewards & Compensation:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Day one employee benefits: competitive health insurance options, PTO, retirement savings plan and 401K match

Physical Demands of the Role:

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb
• Ability to lift/carry 50lbs
• Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces
• Qualify to wear a full-face respirator
• Consistently work in various weather conditions

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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