Maintenance Technician

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on rubber manufacturing equipment, including extruders, mills, mixers, calenders, and curing presses.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues in production equipment.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and maintenance requests to minimize production delays.
• Aid with equipment changeovers, installations, and upgrades.
• Maintain utilities supporting rubber processes (air, water, steam, etc.).
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs and records using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Follow plant safety procedures, including proper use of PPE and lockout/tagout (LOTO).
• Support root cause analysis for recurring maintenance issues.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of maintenance areas, tools, and parts inventory.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure smooth operations and compliance with process specifications.
• Adhere to quality and safety standards specific to the rubber manufacturing environment (e.g., temperature and pressure control, cleanliness, material handling).

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED required; technical school certification or associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical, or Mechanical Technology preferred.
• 2–5 years of maintenance experience in a rubber or similar manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with rubber processing equipment (extruders, batch mixers, Banbury mixers, etc.) strongly preferred.
• Solid mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Familiarity with PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and control systems is a plus.
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools, welding, and fabrication is a bonus.
• Basic computer skills and experience with CMMS software preferred.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or in a team setting.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in hot, noisy, and occasionally confined environments.