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Industrial Maintenance Technician

Covanta
parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, South Carolina, Sumter
Mar 13, 2025

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

All that we're missing is you. Apply today!

About the role

Located in Sumter, SC and reporting to the Ops Manager, the Maintenance Technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and process to support the achievement of the sites business goals and objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, procedures and acting in a safe manner at all times

* Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility's equipment

* Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service such as conveyers, shredders, etc.

* Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities.

* Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.

* Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.

* Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.

* Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plan facilities.

* Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.

* Detect facility operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.

* Perform shredder teeth exchange and related maintenance.

* Ensures training and updates are kept

* Provide tools to perform work duties

* Perform other work related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • GED/HS Diploma preferred - Reworld offers GED Works - a fully funded program for employees to achieve their GED
  • 5-7 years facility maintenance experience and 10-Hour OSHA General Industry safety training preferred
  • Must have own tools
  • Willing to work flexible work hours including evenings
  • Valid Drivers License with good driving record
  • Must possess good communication skills and legible handwriting

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Able to perform general office skills
  • Requires standing, walking, carrying, stooping, crouching, sitting, grasping and reaching
  • May require lifting, pulling and/or pushing up to 50 lbs.
What Reworld Offers You:
  • Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment
  • Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards
  • 401k - match up to 7%
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Bonus

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Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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