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Maintenance Mechanic Technician
Amp
AI‑powered facility‑scale waste and recycling sortation solutions using robotics and real‑time material characterization.
Maintain and repair facility equipment, troubleshoot systems, ensure safety.
3d ago
$33 - $37
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Portsmouth, VA
Onsite
Company Size
200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Logistics
Automation
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Municipal
Waste Management
Recycling
Single-Stream
Mixed Waste
Commercial
Residential
Role
What you would be doing
cmms management
technical troubleshooting
preventive maintenance
emergency coordination
safety leadership
reliability improvement
Lift, carry and push/pull up to 45 pounds without assistance.
Support preoperative and postoperative inspection of the equipment and ensure necessary repairs are entered and actioned within the CMMS.
Resolve technical issues presented throughout a shift, investigate and identify a solution.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all processing and support systems to specifications consistent with all Federal and State fire, safety and environmental regulations.
Stand for up to eight hours per day.
Demonstrate and lead by example a commitment to safe behavior and to making the plant a safer place to work. Support/drive hazard identification, risk assessments, and risk controls efforts.
Coordinate with Plant Manager and operations closely
Adheres to and ensures all company, and regulatory safety standards and rules are followed
Increase equipment reliability through ownership of continuous improvement and preventive maintenance.
Act as emergency coordinator for the plant.
Maintain balance on slippery surfaces.
What you bring
hydraulic
vfd
plc
pneumatic
technical drawings
high school
Safety Orientation – Follows and promotes safety rules and procedures. Recognizes hazards and anticipates danger. Does not take inappropriate risks.
Experience troubleshooting hydraulic equipment, circuits, and components
VFD trouble shooting
Experience with industrial controls (valves, sensors, actuators, control systems, Electro Hydraulic Experience, conveyor (tracking), rollers.
The ability to speak, read, and write in English.
Ability to work in an open building environment with exposure to the elements.
Experience selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, VFD and servo systems.
Experience troubleshooting and maintaining pneumatic systems
Dependability – Is someone supervisors and coworkers can count on. Follows through and does what he/she says he/she will do. Shows up for work on time and adheres to the established work schedule.
The ability to stand, climb, bend, twist, and lift materials or tools as needed
Potential exposure to extreme weather conditions.
Experience reading technical drawings and schematics
Ethics – Adheres to the policies and rules set forth by the Company. Does not bend the rules or cut corners. Is honest and trustworthy.
Equivalent of high school diploma or G.E.D. certification. Technical certifications are highly desired.
3 (or more) years of direct experience maintaining same or similar machinery, in a production or processing environment
Endurance – Sticks with the task until it is completed in the most productive and safe manner. Works through challenges that come up.
Motor and Gearbox replacements
Benefits
6 Accrued Sick Days.
14 days PTO
Eight (8) paid holidays, 2 Floating Holidays
Benefits start the day you start
Medical - The company covers up 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
Raised $91 million in Series D funding in December 2024 to scale AMP ONE systems.
90% recovery
Material recovery rate
Modular setup recovers over 90% of target materials with zero manual sorting.
150B items
AI items identified
AI has identified over 150 billion items and guided sortation of more than 2.5 million tons of recyclables.
2.5M tons
Recyclables processed
AI-guided sortation has processed over 2.5 million tons of recyclables.
Founded in 2014, AMP evolved from retrofit robotic systems to full facility‑scale sortation plants.
Headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, with deployments across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Their modular setup deploys in under 12 months and recovers over 90% of target materials with zero manual sorting.
AMP ONE facilities autonomously process municipal solid waste, mixed plastics, metals, fiber, and e‑waste.
Technology combines high‑volume air‑jet sorters, robotic arms, vacuum systems, AI vision, and real‑time analytics.
Standout projects include MSW facility in Portsmouth processing 150 tons/day and a 62,000 ton/yr recycling center with Waste Connections under way.
Culture + Values
150B Items
AI Platform Analysis
The AI platform has identified 150 billion unique items in its operations, demonstrating exceptional analytical capabilities.
90%+ Uptime
System Performance
The Portsmouth MSW facility maintains an unprecedented 90%+ uptime, ensuring consistent and reliable operations.
100,000 Tons/Year
Modular MRF Capacity
Modular recycling facilities are scalable and capable of processing up to 100,000 tons annually, enabling flexible operations.
Innovation – applying AI and robotics to modernize recycling infrastructure
Data-driven operations – AI platform has guided sorting of over 2.5 million tons of recyclables
Scalability – modular MRFs ready in under nine months
Environment + Sustainability
Over 60%
Landfill Diversion Rate
The AMP ONE system significantly reduces landfill-bound waste by diverting a large portion of material when combined with organics and recyclables sorting.
150 Tons/Day
Waste Processing Capacity
The facility in Portsmouth processes a substantial amount of municipal solid waste daily, maintaining high uptime for consistent operations.
62k Tons Annually
Recycling Capacity
The Commerce City facility is set to handle a large-scale volume of single-stream recycling once it becomes fully operational in early 2026.
Recovering difficult-to-recycle mixed plastics, paper, and metals from residue streams
Operating full-scale AI sortation facilities in multiple locations (Portsmouth VA, Cleveland OH, Pitt County NC)
No stated net-zero target found
Inclusion & Diversity
No publicly stated DEI strategy or gender‑related statistics available on official channels
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