Maintenance Technician

Our team in East Point currently has an opening for a Maintenance Technician YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES * Perform inspections, testing and record keeping as required. * Perform general and preventative maintenance duties. * Oversee contractor activity as directed. * Maintain production equipment based on information and or equipment used in the course of work performance. * Maintaining accurate record keeping within department. * Review established production schedule to ensure equipment is operational. * Equipment maintenance and preventative maintenance. * Loading of hazardous waste for outbound shipments. * Maintains assigned warehouse area and assures that it is operated within operating procedures. * Responsibility to recommend suggestions for improvement and provide solutions to problems. * Receive Initial and Annual Hazardous Waste Management Training (Annual RCRA Training). * Perform Hazardous Waste Management functions at site. * Moving and labeling of hazardous waste from satellite area to 90-day storage. * Assist in determining status of non-conforming materials. * Ensure hazardous waste is stored properly in storage areas. * Assist in reduction of hazardous waste via process or procedure * Report or contain any hazardous waste spill and contact management immediately * Maintenance personnel are required to perform all functions of plant maintenance. * They are primarily responsible for the production equipment and preventive maintenance. * Maintenance personnel maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve the processes related to the mechanical function of equipment. * Perform all duties in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies. * Performs a variety of tasks, including painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and to troubleshoot, repair and replace parts in equipment. * Technicians will also perform tests, inspections and preventive maintenance of facility equipment such as pumps and piping with minimal supervision. * Continually monitor machinery and make necessary adjustment(s) to ensure proper operation. * Perform all levels of welding and mechanical repairs to industrial machinery present in material recovery facilities (MRF). * Repair and possible fabrication of conveyors and component parts. * Proper use of all welding and cutting equipment related to all phases of metal fabrication and repair. * Repair company equipment in a safe, timely, cost effective and practical manner. * Perform general housekeeping and maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Company and OSHA standards. * Complete all paperwork and/or electronic updates as required. * Regular use of heavy industrial shop tools and equipment such as power tools, welder, general hand tools * Work with outside contractors that supplement our internal maintenance plan. * Professional interaction with internal and external customers. * Maintain a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and management. Responsible to the Operations Manager or delegate for the safe, efficient, and legal performance of functions assigned. Carry out responsibilities in full compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local regulations, Customer requirements, and Company policy and procedures. The Maintenance Operator will maintain cordial relationships with both internal and external sources in the best interest of the Company and work to protect the public and environment. Within the limits of the Company policies, and in compliance with all government regulations, the Maintenance Operator is responsible for, and has commensurate authority, to accomplish the fulfillment assigned job duties. YOUR PROFILE Education and Experience: * High School Diploma and/or General Education Diploma (GED), preferred.1 year plus work experience * Ability to read, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manual. * Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. * Welding, electrical knowledge, piping, and general construction. * 2 years of plumbing experience (preferred) * 2 years of electrical experience (preferred) OUR OFFER * We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential. * Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers. * Paid parental leave * Education assistance program * Employee assistance program * Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k) INTERESTED? We look forward receiving your application. Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at accommodations@ (phone, tty, fax, email, etc.). Brenntag North America, Inc. and its subsidiaries use E-verify, a government-run, web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information, please go to or view the poster at

Created: 2024-11-02