Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - starting at $34/hour - ***$5,000.00 New Hire Payment***

What good is a job without great benefits to

reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer :

• 15 days paid time off
• 10 Holidays
• Medical / Dental / Vision (within 30 days of hire)
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match (fully vested upon hire)
• Career growth and promotional opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

Responsible for the general maintenance of all production equipment including preventive maintenance, diagnostic and repair work, installation of new or replacement equipment and to maintain tool and supply inventories.

Should have a thorough knowledge of the following process-related equipment :

• Screw, belt and pneumatic conveyors and associated components
• Reciprocating, progressive cavity, metering and centrifugal pumps
• Powered Industrial vehicles and manlifts
• Industrial heating boilers and HVAC units
• Valves and piping components
• Large horsepower fans
• Operation of large bridge cranes and rigging equipment
• Large thermal machines (dryers, afterburners, power plant boilers, scrubbers, etc.)
• Large centrifuges
• Service air compressors

Perform the following hands-on related functions or any other related functions but not limited to :

• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as necessary using O&M manuals as reference.
• Overhaul progressive cavity, reciprocating, diaphragm, metering, and centrifugal pumps
• Tighten joints, replace gaskets, replace seals, fill oil reservoirs and grease cups, and change bearings
• Operate all machine shop tools ( lathes, drill press, milling machine, welders, etc.)
• Perform rigging tasks
• Replace sections of process, drain and vent piping and related components
• Repair, maintain and / or replace any process or balance-of-plant furnace burners or related equipment
• De-rust, prime and repaint any structural steel or process equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance procedures including use of predictive tools such as ultrasonic measurement, balancing, and laser alignment
• Maintain all facility owned tools in good working condition
• Maintain housekeeping standards at a high level, cleaning up work area at the end of each job or shift
• Perform all work in a safe, professional, and workmanlike manner

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong general mechanical knowledge
• Ability to set and adjust priorities as needed to meet plant goals
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve process equipment related problems
• Ability to communicate effectively up and down the chain of command
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Functional skills using Microsoft 365 products
• Experience using a CMMS

COMPETENCIES

• Safety Focus Considers the safety of all shift personnel whenever doing work
• Relationship Building Earns trust and respect from plant personnel.
• Decision Making Makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure.

Brings issues up to supervisor when appropriate.

• Time Management Uses time effectively and efficiently; concentrates efforts on more important priorities.
• Perseverance Pursues everything with energy, drive and a need to finish.
• Patience Is tolerant with people and processes; follows established processes
• Written and Oral Communication communicate clearly and concisely

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical processes
• Demonstrated ability to perform maintenance activities
• 3+ years relevant experience in a manufacturing or process plant environment
• Possess or obtain within six months of hire MA Hoisting Licenses 1C, 2A, 3A (Forklift, Loader, OH Cranes)
• Possess or obtain within six months of hire OSHA 30 Certification.
30+ days ago