Sr. Maintenance Technician

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Under direction of facility leadership, the Maintenance Technician Lead performs all maintenance functions, including but not limited to preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on all buildings and grounds and all plant machinery and equipment.

• Performs all duties and tasks in accordance manufacturer and Stericycle procedures and with strict adherence to relative safety programs and standards including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Confined Space, Fall Protection, Electrical Safety, etc.
• Performs diagnostic evaluation on equipment and makes repairs when needed and is willing to be on-call and respond to urgent repairs. Ensures that repairs are performed properly in the shortest amount of time possible to maintain the highest level of operational readiness.
• Performs routine, preventive, corrective, and scheduled maintenance on a variety of machinery within the plant including but not limited to:
  • Autoclave process equipment/systems maintenance, including controls, Process Logic Controllers (PLC), combustion air blowers, pressure controls and conveyance systems.
  • Air pollution control devices, air cooled condensers, spray condensers, recirculating systems, and carbon beds.
  • Various Pumps and related components.
  • Hydraulic systems including hoses, valves, and cylinders.
  • pH control and chemical injection
  • Fire tube boiler and ancillary equipment, steam delivery systems, water softeners and other water treatment equipment, air handling equipment, commercial washers, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and conveyor systems.
  • Electrical generator systems.
  • General air pneumatics, including air compressor, regulators, solenoid valves, 2-way and 3-way valve, tubing installation, pneumatic pumps, and related systems.
  • General plumbing including but not limited to hard piping, CPVC/PVC, copper, black pipe.
• Performs light electrical maintenance on all plant equipment to include 480V/ 240V/ 120V/ 24V powers systems. PLC, robotics troubleshooting and 4 to 20 milliamp control loop systems.
• Light to heavy fabrication, demonstrating proficient welding (arc/mig/tig); acetylene torch; plasma cutting; grinding cuttings skills.
• Assists Facility/Maintenance Manager by performing general work or other assignments necessary to ensure a safe, clean, healthy, and efficient facility and vigorously support Stericycle's commitment to Safety.
• Documents results through completed work orders or in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) based on schedule and priority or as required.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.
• Stays current on all required safety training.
• Shares time to be on-call and ready to complete emergency or urgent repairs outside of normally scheduled shift.
• Ensure a safe, clean, healthy, and efficient facility and vigorously support Stericycle's commitment to Safety.
• Orders parts/supplies using computer-based procurement system.
• Responsible for inventory management of parts/supplies.
• Proficient using the following computer programs: Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

• 4 or more years of related experience and/or training, demonstrating the ability to identify repairs that are needed and to assure scheduled production run is met.
• Use of forklifts, aerial-lifts, and various rigging equipment in the performance of maintenance activities.
• Must have experience with the performance of LOTO out and permit confined space programs related to maintenance activities.

Licenses and Required Competencies

• Possession of boiler, welding, or electrical certification or license is helpful.
• Demonstrates the ability to ask questions and gather information in order to identify problems and repair or arrange for repair of machine.
• Demonstrates the ability to think critically and remain calm during stressful situations.
• Capable of working collaboratively in teams and alone.
• Capable of providing feedback and participating in continuous improvement initiatives (Cause Analysis, Proactive solutions, threat detection, etc.)
• Demonstrates the ability to function independently and resolve problems without direction.

Start Time: 7:30PM-4:00AM (Sun-Thurs)

Location: 2775 E.26th St. Vernon CA 90058

***Must be willing to work OT and be on call as needed***

***Schedule is subject to change based on business needs***

Stericycle currently offers its employees the option to participate in a full range of benefits, including a health care program which includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, a 401(k) plan, and an employee stock purchase plan. Participation in some programs requires that employees be regularly scheduled to work a minimum number of hours and/or to have fulfilled a waiting period after they begin employment with Stericycle.

Stericycle is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. Stericycle is committed to protecting what matters and includes compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

The above description is meant to provide a summary of the nature and level of work being performed; it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements of the job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and it does not constitute any right or guarantee of employment condition. This position is open to people with disabilities. Stericycle will consider requests for workplace accommodations for protected physical or mental limitations in accordance with its human resources and risks prevention policies and local laws. To the extent permissible under local law, and consistent with business necessity, Stericycle reserves the right to modify the content formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, at any time with or without advance notice.