Maintenance Robot Technician

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician supports daily production by maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment and facility systems to keep the plant running safely and efficiently. The role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots mechanical/electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic issues, and responds to unplanned downtime while coordinating repairs around production schedules. This position also supports industrial robotic production cells (ABB robots/IRC5 preferred), including safe fault recovery and basic troubleshooting using a teach pendant. This role is located at our Steel - Lakeland, FL facility.

Hourly Rate: $26.50

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment, including welding machines, metal fabricating equipment, overhead cranes, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Control equipment downtime by conducting PM inspections and repairs outside of peak production hours.
• Experience coordinating repairs with outside contractors and vendors when necessary.
• Provide facility maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Complete PM inspections of equipment, facility and safety as indicated.
• Track repairs, including cause, down time, and repair time.

Education:

• Completion of technical/vocation industrial maintenance program or related field.
• Minimum 2+ years related maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Prior welding experience is a plus.
• Experience working with Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs and scheduled maintenance systems is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills is required.
• Strong computer skills is recommended

Work Experience Requirements:

• Ability to read and understand blueprints, electrical and hydraulic diagrams and equipment specifications.
• Proficient with hand and power tools, metal working tools and welding equipment.
• Basic experience working around industrial robotic systems (ABB robots with IRC5 controllers preferred).
• Ability to safely jog a robot using the teach pendant in manual mode for troubleshooting or recovery.
• Ability to assist with fault recovery and support basic troubleshooting within robotic production cells.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements:

• Position always requires standing / walking.
• Position requires lifting 10-50 lbs. on occasion and 10 lbs. or less frequently.
• Position will have occasional exposure to fumes, smoke, noise, vibration, dust, grease, oil, or dirt.
• Position requires frequent use of hand tools.

Company Benefits:

• 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up

Medical Plans

• Prescription (Rx) Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Company Paid Base Life Insurance
• Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
• Paid Grandparent Leave
• Paid Bonding Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

About Wastequip

Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.

While we’re proud to be North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.