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LeadPoint lists this 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician, Phoenix, AZ opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Leadpoint Business Services is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair conveyor belts, large sorting machinery, and heavy equipment ( front-end loaders, skid steers, sit-down forklifts, etc.) as well as maintain the facility itself at a recycling production site in Phoenix, AZ. The Facility Maintenance Technician is responsible for the inspection, repair, and preventative maintenance of machinery, equipment, and systems within the recycling facility. This role ensures maximum, uptime, efficiency, and safety of the plant operations by performing both routine and emergency maintenance on shredders, balers, conveyors, sortation systems, and support equipment.
3 RD SHIFT AVAILABLE
$19.50/ hr
Schedule: Monday - Friday 5PM TO 1:30AM, Occasional Saturdays based on business needs.
Tons of Growth Potential - We Promote from Within!
Responsibilities:
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and inspections on plant machinery and equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
Diagnose and promptly repair mechanical and hydraulic issues in balers, shredders, conveyors, forklifts, trailers , other systems.
Assist senior technicians with rolling stock equipment maintenance and support installation and commissioning of new machinery.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with OSHA and corporate standards, including lockout/tagout procedures.
Collaborate with plant operators to identify recurring issues and recommend improvements. Support housekeeping, environmental compliance, and inventory management.
Skills & Abilities:
Education & Experience High school diploma or GED required ; technical or trade school certification preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in industrial, mechanical, or electrical maintenance; recycling, manufacturing, or heavy equipment background preferred.
Technical Proficiency Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, fabrication, and electrical systems.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
Skilled in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plant machinery and rolling stock equipment.
Experience with installation, testing, and commissioning of new machinery.
Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
Safety & Compliance Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and corporate safety standards.
Familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures and environmental compliance practices.
Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Problem Solving & Collaboration Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, especially under pressure.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with technicians, operators, and supervisors.
Capable of identifying recurring equipment issues and recommending improvements.
Organizational Skills Ability to maintain an organized maintenance shop with proper inventory of spare parts and tools.
Accurate documentation of maintenance activities and equipment performance.
Physical & Scheduling Requirements Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying conditions (heat, dust, noise).
Flexible work schedule, including weekends, to support facility operations.
Willingness to travel up to 25% to support multiple facilities as needed.
Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Required to use motor coordination with arms, hands, fingers, and legs.
Required to engage in physical activity that includes pushing, pulling, bending, and lifting objects more than 80 pounds.
Required to work from ladders or raised platforms.
Required to stand or work on concrete floors most of the workday.
Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.
Normal setting for this job is material recycling facilities, repair/maintenance facility , outdoors or other facilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
This is a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents substantial risk of injury so the company will be testing for THC.
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Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 85003, US
Who can apply
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