Republic Services · 1 day ago
Polymer Center Technician - B (Days)
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expRepublic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing a complete set of products and services to create a more sustainable world. The Polymer Center Technician B performs repairs and maintenance on sorting, grinding, and washing equipment to maximize safe and productive operations, focusing on mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
SustainabilityRenewable EnergyInformation TechnologyRecyclingWaste Management
Responsibilities
Maintains expert knowledge of, and advanced working proficiency in diagnoses of mechanical problems using diagnostic software, and technical manuals
Performs repairs and maintenance on Polymer Center equipment, such as conveyors, screens, reducers, balers, optical sorting units, air drum separators, compactors, magnets, dust collectors, metering bins, ballistic separators, delabelers, dewiring equipment, grinders/granulators, PET wash line equipment, optical flake sorting equipment, bulk material handling equipment, and others to maximize safe and productive operations. Typical repairs include, but are not limited to, routine maintenance and repair of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
Repairs or replaces parts as directed by a work order system. Completes field service reports in a work order system
Overhauls or replaces machine components and replace worn items
Communicates with supervisor and/or equipment operators for clarification of problems. May discuss preventive techniques with equipment users to minimize future repairs
Independently troubleshoots and maintains complex electromechanical equipment
Completes daily consumables report to record hours, fuel and oil usage, and provides information for input in Republic Services Dossier (Asset Management Software) system
Performs preventative maintenance according to standard schedules
May maintain, repair and install plumbing, electrical, HVAC, odor systems, and negative pressure systems
Installs and sets up new equipment and communicate with vendors regarding maintenance schedules
Follows all safety policies and procedures
Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 1 year of experience working on equipment in a manufacturing or distribution environment
Maintains expert knowledge of, and advanced working proficiency in diagnoses of mechanical problems using diagnostic software, and technical manuals
Performs repairs and maintenance on Polymer Center equipment, such as conveyors, screens, reducers, balers, optical sorting units, air drum separators, compactors, magnets, dust collectors, metering bins, ballistic separators, delabelers, dewiring equipment, grinders/granulators, PET wash line equipment, optical flake sorting equipment, bulk material handling equipment, and others to maximize safe and productive operations
Repairs or replaces parts as directed by a work order system
Completes field service reports in a work order system
Overhauls or replaces machine components and replace worn items
Communicates with supervisor and/or equipment operators for clarification of problems
Independently troubleshoots and maintains complex electromechanical equipment
Completes daily consumables report to record hours, fuel and oil usage, and provides information for input in Republic Services Dossier (Asset Management Software) system
Performs preventative maintenance according to standard schedules
May maintain, repair and install plumbing, electrical, HVAC, odor systems, and negative pressure systems
Installs and sets up new equipment and communicate with vendors regarding maintenance schedules
Follows all safety policies and procedures
Preferred
Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience
PLC Programming experience
Valid driver's license
Mechanical, electrical, or trade school certificate
Benefits
Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
Short- and long-term disability.
Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee discount programs.
Retirement plan with a generous company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company
Republic Services
Republic Services provides comprehensive environmental services to support business, home and community.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1998-07-01IPO
Leadership Team
Jon Vander Ark
President and CEO
Brian DelGhiaccio
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-06
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