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# Maintenance Mechanic Technician at AMP: AI-Powered Sortation for Waste and Recycling

- **Company:** AMP: AI-Powered Sortation for Waste and Recycling
- **Location:** Portsmouth, VA
- **Posted:** 2026-08-25
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ampsortation/jobs/7973208003

## Job description

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, Portsmouth, Virginia, and 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.

AMP is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic Technician in Portsmouth, VA.

A maintenance mechanic is responsible for the entire operating facility, repairs, and preventative maintenance (PM), as well as special projects. In addition, the maintenance mechanic is responsible for maintaining all heavy equipment in the facility including balers, sort line, loaders, forklifts. This will include regularly scheduled PM as well as minor repairs on all facility equipment. Inspect the building, grounds, and equipment. The maintenance mechanic works under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager.

As a Maintenance Mechanic Technician, you will work to:

- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all processing and support systems to specifications consistent with all Federal and State fire, safety and environmental regulations.
- Resolve technical issues presented throughout a shift, investigate and identify a solution.
- Increase equipment reliability through ownership of continuous improvement and preventive maintenance.
- 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
- Support preoperative and postoperative inspection of the equipment and ensure necessary repairs are entered and actioned within the CMMS.
- Act as emergency coordinator for the plant.
- Adheres to and ensures all company, and regulatory safety standards and rules are followed
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will have:

Required:

- 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
- Experience troubleshooting and maintaining pneumatic systems
- Experience troubleshooting hydraulic equipment, circuits, and components
- Experience reading technical drawings and schematics
- Motor and Gearbox replacements
- VFD trouble shooting

Preferred:

- Training and experience consistent with NFPA 70E Qualified Person requirements
- Knowledge of electrical hazards, shock and arc-flash risks, required PPE, safe work practices, and procedures for working on or near energized electrical equipment.
- Experience with industrial controls (valves, sensors, actuators, control systems, Electro Hydraulic Experience, conveyor (tracking), rollers.
- Experience selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, VFD and servo systems.

Working Location(s):

- Portsmouth, VA

Salary & Compensation Information: $32.00 - $36.00 per hour

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Typical Physical Requirements:

The following physical activities or abilities are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual requirements of this position will vary.

- Maintain balance on slippery surfaces.
- Lift, carry and push/pull up to 45 pounds without assistance.
- Stand for up to eight hours per day.
- The ability to stand, climb, bend, twist, and lift materials or tools as needed
- The ability to speak, read, and write in English.
- Overtime and call-in work may be required.
- Ability to work in an open building environment with exposure to the elements.

Knowledge and Compentencies:

The following competencies represent qualities, traits and behaviors that a successful employee will exhibit. This list is not exhaustive, as other qualities, traits and behaviors are also desired.

- Safety Orientation – Follows and promotes safety rules and procedures. Recognizes hazards and anticipates danger. Does not take inappropriate risks.
- Ethics – Adheres to the policies and rules set forth by the Company. Does not bend the rules or cut corners. Is honest and trustworthy.
- Endurance – Sticks with the task until it is completed in the most productive and safe manner. Works through challenges that come up.
- 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.

Environmental/Atmospheric Working Conditions:

The following environmental/atmospheric working conditions are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual working conditions will vary.

- Potential exposure to extreme weather conditions.
- Work environment; includes machines, tools, trucks, dust, fumes and odors.
- Exposure to residential and commercial waste.

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.

EEO Statement:

AMP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants who identify with a historically underrepresented group are encouraged to apply.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Benefits Information:

- Medical - The company covers up 78% 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
- 401(k) retirement plan (non-matching).
- 14 days PTO
- Benefits start the day you start
- 6 Accrued Sick Days.
- Eight (8) paid holidays

## About AMP: AI-Powered Sortation for Waste and Recycling

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: AMP applies AI-powered sortation at scale to modernize the world’s recycling infrastructure, using computer vision, robotics, and automation to sort waste and recyclables for municipalities and waste companies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series D)
- **Headquarters**: Louisville, Colorado, United States
- **Founded**: 2015
- **Founders**: Matanya Horowitz

## Core Business
- **Primary Industries**: Climate Technology, Product Manufacturing, Waste & Recycling
- **Target Customers**: Municipalities, waste management companies, recycling facilities (B2B / Enterprise)
- **Mission/Purpose**: To enable a world without waste by modernizing and scaling the world’s recycling infrastructure.

## Products & Services
- **AMP ONE**: Fully automated, facility-scale sortation solution deploying AMP Smart Sortation™ at scales of 10K–1M+ tons/year, ready to commission in less than 12 months.
- **AMP Smart Sortation™**: AI-powered sortation service and automation platform for single-stream recycling and municipal solid waste.
- **Robotic Sortation Systems (Delta, Jet, MicroJet)**: Robotic arms and high-speed air-jet sortation systems for in-stream quality control and reliable material separation.
- **Real-Time Material Characterization**: Continuous, AI-driven identification and classification of waste materials to optimize recovery and purity.

## Market Standing
- **Total Funding**: $266.3 million (as of latest data)
- **Latest Funding Round**: Series D of $91.0 million (led by Congruent Ventures, December 2024)
- **Notable Investors**: Sequoia Capital, Wellington Management, Congruent Ventures, National Science Foundation (early grant)
- **Annual Revenue**: $6.7 million (estimated)
- **Headcount**: 113 employees (+5.3% YoY)
- **Geographic Reach**: Operations in the United States, Ireland, Netherlands, Denmark, Canada, and the United Kingdom — with hundreds of deployments across North America, Asia, and Europe.
- **Key Milestone**: AMP ONE facility processing 108,000 tons of material annually in partnership with Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA).
- **Recognition**: Named North American Cleantech Company of the Year.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proprietary AI & Computer Vision**: AMP’s core differentiator is its deep-learning-based material recognition platform, which continuously improves accuracy and can identify thousands of material types (plastics, metals, paper, etc.) in real time.
- **End-to-End Facility Operations**: Unlike many competitors who only sell robotic arms, AMP designs, builds, and operates entire sortation facilities (AMP ONE) — capturing value across the full waste processing chain.
- **Proven Scalability**: Hundreds of systems deployed across three continents, with a demonstrated ability to handle high-volume (10K–1M+ tons/year) facilities.
- **Labor Solution**: Directly addresses chronic labor shortages in recycling by automating dangerous and repetitive sorting tasks, while creating new high-skilled jobs in manufacturing and operations.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding AMP ONE Facilities**: Scaling the deployment of fully automated, AI-driven waste processing facilities to capture more value and increase landfill diversion rates.
- **Geographic Expansion**: Continuing to enter new markets in Europe and Asia, building on existing presence in 6+ countries.
- **Deepening AI Capabilities**: Advancing real-time material characterization to improve purity and recovery economics for customers.
- **Partnerships with Municipalities**: Growing long-term service agreements like the SPSA partnership to secure recurring revenue and demonstrate impact.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven**: The company is united by a clear mission to “enable a world without waste,” which gives daily work a strong sense of purpose and environmental impact.
- **Cutting-Edge Tech Environment**: Engineers and operators work with advanced AI, computer vision, and robotics systems at commercial scale — providing a rare opportunity to apply cutting-edge tech to a physical-world problem.
- **Growth Stage Company**: With $266M in funding and recent Series D, AMP is well-capitalized but still at a scale (113 employees) where individuals can make outsized contributions.
- **Location & Recognition**: Headquartered in Louisville, Colorado (near Denver) and recognized as a top workplace by the Denver Post and BuiltIn Colorado. Hybrid/office roles available across Colorado and facility operations in Virginia, Atlanta, Cleveland, and Europe.
- **Culture**: Described as fostering an environment where passionate individuals can grow and create impact. Leadership emphasizes continuous innovation and collaboration.

## Sources
1. [ampsortation.com — Company Website](https://ampsortation.com/)
2. [ampsortation.com — About Page](https://ampsortation.com/about)
3. [ampsortation.com — Careers Page](https://ampsortation.com/careers)
4. [linkedin.com — AMP Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/amp-sortation)
5. [Greenhouse — AMP Job Board](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ampsortation)

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