Technician - Maintenance III_RP

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical Maintenance (Plastic Recycling Focus):

• Troubleshoot and repair 480VAC, 3-phase motors, VFDs, and control panels for shredders, extruders, and conveyor systems.


• Diagnose electrical faults in production equipment, balers, and pelletizers using multimeters, meggers, and PLC diagnostics.


• Maintain and repair sensors, relays, solenoids, and safety interlocks on production equipment


• Ensure compliance with NFPA 70E (Arc Flash Safety) and lockout/tagout (LOTO)

Mechanical Maintenance (Plastic Processing Equipment):

• Perform bearing replacements, gearbox repairs, and belt/chain adjustments on conveyors and granulators.


• Weld (MIG/TIG) and fabricate repairs on hopper liners, screw augers, and shredder blades.


• Troubleshoot hydraulic/pneumatic systems for shredders, forklifts, and material handlers.


• Align and maintain extruder barrels, dies, and cooling systems to prevent production defects.

Plastic Recycling-Specific Duties:

• Address material jams, contamination issues, and wear-related failures in production lines.


• Optimize equipment to handle varied plastic feedstocks (PET, HDPE, PP, etc.).


• Work with hot melt systems, filtration screens, and pelletizing equipment.


• Document maintenance in CMMS and track recurring issues for continuous improvement.