Maintenance Technician

Description

Polytek® Development Corp. is a leading manufacturer of mold making and casting materials. Polytek® is currently looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and extremely organized individual to join our rapidly expanding company.

Performs basic maintenance and repair tasks under supervision. Supports equipment uptime and participates in preventive maintenance activities in a chemical processing and filling environment.

Essential Job Functions:

Major tasks and other key responsibilities include: 

Maintenance Operations

• Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs across all plant assets
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and ensure timely resolution of issues
• Troubleshoot and repair systems including motors, pumps, valves, instrumentation, PLCs, and control panels

Safety & Compliance

• Adapt to plant safety culture and ensure all activities comply with OSHA,NFPA, and Polytek Standards
• Assist in audit of LOTO procedures, confined space protocols, and roof hatch access safety
• Support EHS initiatives and participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis
• Report all safety concerns immediately to your supervisor. 
• Follow all rules set forth in Polytek’s Employee Policy Manual. 

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance (PMs) on production, filling, and plant equipment
• Assist in troubleshooting mechanical and basic electrical issues
• Support repairs on: 
• Pumps, motors, conveyors, mixers, valves
• Filling and packaging equipment
• Follow SOPs and maintenance work orders
• Maintain clean, safe work areas (5S)
• Document work in CMMS system
• Support lockout/tagout (LOTO) and safety procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Technical Skills

• Basic mechanical repair and hand tools
• Basic electrical knowledge (safety, simple circuits)
• Ability to read equipment manuals and SOPs
• Introductory exposure to: 
• PLC-controlled equipment (operator-level)
• Process systems (tanks, piping)

Autonomy Level

• Works under close supervision
• Escalates complex issues

Other Duties (Site dependent)

• Paint, remodel, refurbish areas as needed.  
• Maintain all lighting, including safety lighting in building. 
• Keep building exterior clean and free of clutter or garbage. 
• Maintain exterior property, including basic salting/light snow removal between contractor runs. 
• Light janitorial duties when required such as sweeping and cleaning floors, garbage collection, refilling supplies between contract janitorial visits. 
• Light landscaping work such as weeding, planting flowers, etc. 

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.

• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time and perform repetitive tasks. 
• Must be able to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds. 
• Must be able to bend, squat, walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and repeatedly ascend/descend short flights of stairs/ladders for a full shift. 
• Must be able to talk, hear and see with vision abilities including close/near, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 
• Must wear job-specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for entirety of shift. 

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• 0–2+ years of Maintenance experience (manufacturing preferred)
• Must have ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional overtime. 
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Must have the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and time management skills. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.