Industrial Maintenance Technician Sr

Stericycle, now a part of WM (formerly Waste Management), is a leading provider of comprehensive environmental, regulatory, and compliance solutions, specializing in the management of medical waste and other regulated materials. As an innovative and sustainable company, Stericycle is committed to creating value for its clients while upholding the highest standards of safety and environmental responsibility. With WM’s acquisition, the company combines its extensive expertise with WM’s resources, expanding its ability to serve customers across various industries. This union strengthens their market position and enhances the opportunities offered to their workforce. WM is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, stable, and growth-oriented work environment, recognizing that their employees’ contributions are essential to their collective success.

The Maintenance Technician Lead role at Stericycle within the WM family is an essential position responsible for executing all maintenance functions necessary to keep the plant facilities and equipment running optimally and safely. This full-time role operates Monday through Friday starting at 2:00 PM, including emergency and breakdown call responses. Working under the direction of facility leadership, the Maintenance Technician Lead performs preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on buildings, grounds, plant machinery, and equipment critical to the company’s operations.

In this role, the Maintenance Technician Lead ensures that all tasks are performed in strict compliance with company procedures and industry safety standards such as Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Confined Space, Fall Protection, and Electrical Safety. The position demands diagnostic acumen to evaluate equipment malfunctions and perform repairs swiftly to minimize downtime and sustain high operational readiness. Responsibilities cover maintenance and repair of sophisticated machinery, including autoclave systems, PLC and robotic controls, air pollution control devices, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, fire tube boilers, water treatment equipment, conveyor systems, and electrical generator sets.

In addition to technical maintenance duties, the role requires light to heavy fabrication skills such as welding (arc, MIG, TIG), acetylene torch use, plasma cutting, and grinding. The Maintenance Technician Lead also assists the Facility/Maintenance Manager to maintain a safe, clean, and efficient facility and supports the company’s unwavering commitment to safety culture. Documentation of completed work orders using computerized systems is critical to track maintenance activities and priorities effectively.

The ideal candidate for this position will have at least four years of relevant experience and training in industrial plant maintenance, along with a high school diploma or equivalent. Physical demands and occupational risks are integral to the role, with provisions for reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities. The pay range for this role is $26 to $31 per hour depending on experience, plus overtime opportunities.

WM offers a comprehensive compensation package that extends beyond just a paycheck. Employees enjoy benefits such as excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life insurance, short-term disability, 401(k) with company match, a stock purchase plan, paid vacations, holidays, and personal days. WM focuses on investing in its team with educational assistance programs and providing a supportive environment where individual growth is encouraged.

Joining WM means becoming part of a stable company that values essential work, supports career development, and prioritizes employee well-being. This Maintenance Technician Lead opportunity is perfect for proactive, skilled maintenance professionals eager to contribute to a respected, future-focused company dedicated to environmental stewardship and operational excellence.