1st Class Mechanic
Wheelabrator Technologies
- Westville, NJ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Initiates and completes work-orders and requisitions and documents all critical and or pertinent information on a routine basis
- Ability to use and become proficient with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software (Tabware)
- Available to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime,
- Respond and report to work during off hours when emergency repairs are required and ability to be on call
- Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, diagnose problems, and make necessary repairs
- Operate mobile equipment including, but not limited to, industrial forklifts, manlifts, skid steer type loaders, and other mobile equipment
- Perform Preventative maintenance activities and other routine maintenance and repairs around facility grounds
- Identify and repair potential safety hazards
- Ability to don all necessary PPE and safely work at heights, confined spaces, and other precarious places
- Ability to communicate effectively via radio using three-part communication
- Actively participate and support operations functions as necessary, including but not limited to internal equipment inspections, fire watch, cleaning of work area(s), etc.
- Use various Machine shop equipment such as a bandsaw, drill press, Bridgeport, stationary grinder, parts washer, etc.
- Proficient in welding practices, including but not limited to; SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, Brazing and Soldering processes
- Proficient knowledge, skills and abilities required to properly identify and safely and effectively use and maintain hand tools and portable power tools on a routine basis while performing maintenance tasks
- Proficient with operating equipment in a Waste-to-Energy facility or similar industry including but not limited to, chain & flight conveyors, belt conveyors, hydraulic equipment, pneumatic equipment, overhead cranes, and various style pumps
- Ability to lead small projects as assigned by the Lead Mechanic, Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager
- Demonstrate operational knowledge of facility equipment and systems
- Works rotating shifts, if requested
- Communicates clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as communicate clearly whether using in-situ intercom system, two-way radio, or face to face
- Follows standard safety and environmental procedures, correct safety, and environmental hazards, and report them to the Shift Supervisor immediately. Reads, understands, and applies information such as lockout/tagout procedures, safety and environmental rules, job hazard analyses, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Maintains and follows all Company environmental compliance, health and safety requirements, policies, procedures, and rules within
- Completes all required Environmental Management System and Compliance Training
- Complete the Corporate and Plant Training Programs within the time frame prescribed
- High School diploma (GED)
- Tech Schooling Experience
- Proven mechanical abilities in previous jobs, 4 -- 6 years of mechanical background or experience working in a construction type environment
- Proficient with Oxy-Acetylene and Plasma torch usage
- Ability to read and record measurements with precision
- Qualified in structural welding in accordance with D1.1 and R certified; qualified in tube welding per ASME Section XI
- Licenses as required by Local, State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies.
- Noise in work environment
- Stand
- Sit for prolonged periods of time
- Walk
- Handle tools, equipment, fine motor skills
- Reach with hands and arms
- Climb and walk on heights often greater than 4 feet
- Stoop, kneel, bend, push, pull, crawl
- Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency egress situations
- Lift 50 lbs.
- Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, and uneven surfaces
- Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, corrected or otherwise
- Operate a 1.5-inch fire hose operating at 125 psi line pressure to the extent required to extinguish fire
- Operate fire extinguishing equipment ranging from handheld extinguishers to 200 lb portable units
- Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 12" by 16" manways
- Negative pressure respirator
- Positive pressure respirator
- Self-contained breathing apparatus (steel or composite bottle)
- Hardhat
- Approved safety shoes
- Eye protection
- Rubber suit and gloves
- Chemical resistant suit
- Heat resistant outerwear
- Flame resistant outerwear
- Approved hearing protection
- Gloves
- Safety harness