Maintenance Technician: 1st Shift

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on equipment and systems used in composite manufacturing. This position plays a critical role in minimizing downtime, ensuring operational efficiency, and upholding safety and quality standards in a fast-paced production environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues and perform repairs on manufacturing machinery and facility systems.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on a wide variety of production and support equipment.
• Fabricate and weld replacement parts, brackets, and fixtures as needed to support equipment repairs and modifications.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, schematics, and work orders.
• Install, adjust, and calibrate new and existing production equipment.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Collaborate with operators and engineers to ensure machines operate safely and efficiently.
• Adhere to all OSHA and company safety regulations, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and PPE protocols.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of spare parts and maintenance tools.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and suggest enhancements for equipment performance.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests.
• Monitor and achieve established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as production output, quality standards, efficiency, and safety compliance, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with company goals.
• Keep work area clean and organized to prevent safety hazards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Commitment to uphold Polygon’s Core Values: Safety, Deliver Quality, Initiative, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Education & Training

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSE) required.
• Technical degree or certification in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, or related field preferred.

Knowledge & Experience

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other quality management systems.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting tools and diagnostic equipment.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent problem-solving and technical skills.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds and work in varying environmental conditions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Frequently required to reach and use hands and arms continuously.
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and in noisy environments.

Working Conditions

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, associate is regularly required to sit, stand, stoop, climb, walk, use hands, talk, and hear for a minimum of eight (8) hours per shift.

Hours / Shifts: This is a 1st shift position.

1st Shift: Monday through Friday 7:00am – 3:00pm EST

2nd Shift: Monday through Friday 3:00pm – 11:00pm EST

3rd Shift: Sunday through Friday 11:00pm – 7:00am EST

Hours and shifts may vary depending on needs of the department.