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Maintenance Technician

Solon, Ohio

AMP is applying AI-powered sortation at scale to modernize the world's recycling infrastructure and maximize the value in waste. AMP gives waste and recycling leaders the power to harness AI to reduce labor costs, increase resource recovery, and deliver more reliable operations. With hundreds of deployments across North America, Asia, and Europe, AMP’s technology offers a transformational solution to waste sortation and changes the fundamental economics of recycling.

Headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, the Denver Post and BuiltIn Colorado have recognized AMP as one of the state's top workplaces. AMP has operations and career opportunities outside of Atlanta, Cleveland, and Virginia Beach, as well as in Europe. We’re fostering an environment where passionate individuals can grow and create impact. We seek unconventional thinkers to join our mission to enable a world without waste; at AMP, your contributions have meaning and can spur change. With backing from top-tier investors and national recognition including North American Cleantech Company of the Year, we’re always seeking ways to better our operations, raising the bar on innovation, and looking to collaborate and improve in what we do. Learn more at AMPSortation.com.

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AMP is hiring an experienced Maintenance Technician reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Their primary responsibility will be in maintaining, modifying, and improving all equipment at AMP’s facility in Solon, Ohio. 

As our Maintenance Technician, you will work to:

  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all processing and support systems to specifications, including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic systems, limit downtime and manage to establish goals.
  • Identify and troubleshoot problem areas, provide new ideas and methods.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of a preventive maintenance program, and maintain the software package system.
  • Develop and maintain a spare parts inventory, based on critical need and part lead time.
  • Complete all required maintenance documentation.
  • Follow workmanship standards to ensure high-quality work.
  • Provide support to all internal production and engineering personnel, as well as external maintenance or equipment vendors.
  • Notify the Operations Manager when issues with system maintenance arise.
  • Support and follow all safety requirements; maintain a clean and safe work environment. Provide and implement suggestions for improvement
  • Manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
  • Communicate effectively with managers and other team members concerning progress or problems related to each piece of equipment and/or location.

The successful candidate will have:

Required:

  • A strong technical, hardware or field engineer/technician background with practical experience.
  • Highly proficient with common field tools (tap/die, impact drills, grinders, multi-meter, wrenches, welder, etc.).
  • Proven welding and/or electrical, mechanical, and equipment assembly skills.
  • Familiarity with mechanical drawings and CAD software (Solidworks).
  • Imaginative and open mind for problem solving.
  • Personable demeanor for interacting with others.
  • Ability to work equally well in a team or solo environment.
  • A desire to learn something new everyday, then teach a teammate.
  • Extremely resourceful - known as a person who “finds a way to get it done.”
  • Demonstrated ability to work long hours in difficult situations (heat, dust, small spaces, tight deadlines, etc.).
  • Competency with standard office computer applications.

Preferred:

  • Experience with electrical wiring, hydraulic systems, manufacturing techniques, and on-site assembly and installation of mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience (military, field-team lead, small project coordinator).
  • Technical training or personal experience with welding, metal work, or other fabrication related skill sets.
  • Previous history of completion/documentation of Functional Acceptance Testing (FAT) for system integration projects.
  • Proficiency with CAD systems, Reading/interpreting technical drawings. Ability to create/generate a plus.
  • Experience with industrial controls (valves, sensors, actuators, control systems).
  • Experience with robot firmware - e.g. RAPID, ACE, Ladder Logic.
  • A portfolio of past work and ability to show and explain projects.
  • Excitement about automation, artificial intelligence, and recycling.

Education:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience:

  • 5+ years of maintenance experience

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.  Must be able to work in occasional dusty environments.

Working Location(s):

  •  6111 Cochran Rd, Solon, OH 44139

Schedule: 

  • 6 AM - 4 PM, Monday - Thursday
  • Frequently Fridays are preferred 6 AM - 1 PM

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Other duties: 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equity Grant: The candidate selected for this role will be recommended for a stock option grant commensurate with the position and the candidate’s qualifications. 

Benefits Information:

  • Medical - The company covers 85% to 100% of the premium for Cigna medical healthcare plans depending on the selection. Employees pay the difference in premium if they select a more expensive plan. Up to 75% for dependents
  • Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance: The company covers the cost of Basic Life / AD&D 1 x Salary, option to purchase additional through New York Life
  • HSA Eligible Health Plans, Employer Monthly Contributions on Dependent and Individual Plans! 
  • 401(k) retirement plan (non-matching)
  • 14 days accruing PTO 
  • Benefits start the day you start
  • 6 Accrued Sick Days
  • Eight (8) paid holidays, 2 Floating Holidays

We'll consider applications on an ongoing basis. 

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