Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Trashology is dedicated to resolving the world’s waste dilemma.  We are focused on developing technology to divert waste disposal from landfills by replacing conventional harmful landfill practices with high-efficiency, clean waste technology.  Our technology protects the environment while reducing energy and waste costs.

WHO WE ARE: A fast-paced, high-energy work environment. We are a mission-driven collaborative team that values integrity, transparency, and a strong work ethic.

WE ARE SEEKING: A well-rounded Mechanical Technician who shares our entrepreneurial energy to support the team’s efforts in developing waste to energy commercial products. In your role, your duties and responsibility will include the following:

• Produce, integrate, test, troubleshoot, modify and repair equipment, including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, moving machinery and powered equipment to ensure proper fit and function.


• Provide input during mechanical design and fabrication projects


• Communicate with the team by summarizing key status updates, report any issues and provide recommendations for improvement.


• Support testing of product operation including recording data, taking samples of process material and inspect equipment for any mechanical issues. 


• Orders and maintains inventory for parts, chemicals, tools, and equipment as necessary to support product development, and certification of efforts.


• Complies with safety regulations, maintains cleanand orderly work areas and equipment, detecting and reporting faulty operations, defective material, and any unusual situations to proper supervision.


• Other duties as necessary.

The ideal candidate must be able to meet the following requirements:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent and previous experience in a Mechanical Technician role with troubleshooting and repair experience.


• High mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.


• General understanding of stress and strain principles on different materials


• Basic understanding of wire diagrams


• General knowledge of sensors and instrumentation devices


• General understanding of motors


• Basic understanding of hydraulic systems


• General knowledge of common material properties


• General knowledge of fabrication techniques with common hand power tools


• General understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, and power transmission.


• OTHER INFORMATION: This position will be compensated with a competitive salary, full medical/dental/vision benefits, STD/LTD/Life & AD&D, generous PTO, retirement, flexible/remote schedule. 


• Trashology is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and therefore prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.  All employment decision is based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, political affiliation, retaliation, or any other non-merit factor or status protected by federal, state, local laws and regulations