Lead Plant Technician Electrical

Job Description

Job Description

Full Job Description – Lead Maintenance Technician (Electrical)

LOCATION

Missouri City, TX (Greater Houston Region)

COMPANY BACKGROUND

The 3D printing industry is one of the most exciting and fastest-growing industries in the world today and Polymaker is part of the momentum. Polymaker develops, produces and markets high value materials for 3D printing. Our company is growing rapidly and can be described as young, open and energetic.

Polymaker has been active in the US since 2013. We have built up a network of channel partners who serve end-users from all over the United States. Our end-users are hobbyists, professionals and industrial customers who 3D print high quality parts using our filaments. 

From our 40,000 SF facility in Missouri City, TX, we currently manage the production, sales, marketing, planning, and distribution of 3D printing filament for the North America region.

POSITION SUMMARY

Lead Maintenance Technician (Electrical) will primarily perform equipment maintenance and facility maintenance activities on an assigned shift. In addition, the Lead Maintenance Technician (Electrical) is also responsible for leading (1) Jr. Technician on night shift; including coordination of work orders, materials, supplies, and tools.

POSITION TYPE

Full Time, Hourly

The Lead Maintenance Technician (Electrical) reports directly to the Plant Manager.

Key Responsibilities 

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair 480V 3-phase production equipment and facility systems to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and continuously improve maintenance practices.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and parts usage.
• Manage and organize maintenance tools, spare parts, and inventory to support reliable operations.
• Conduct root cause analysis of recurring equipment failures and implements corrective actions.
• Develop and improve maintenance procedures, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Support production operations, equipment setup, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all company safety policies and exercise Stop Work Authority when unsafe conditions are identified.
• Lead (1) Jr Technician

Key Expectations:

• 8 Hour Shift, 5days/week (alternating schedule)
• All tools and materials to be provided by employer
• Reliable transportation to and from the facility 
• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Walking, standing, bending, lifting, and reaching are normal expected movements during a shift
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing or refinery facility
• Willingness to learn and teach others
• 0% travel required
• Lead by example
• Willingness to learn and adopt core values of the company

Preferred Experience Background

• Experience maintaining plastic extrusion equipment
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing pneumatic systems
• Ability to operate forklifts and/or overhead lifting devices.
• Multilingual (Mandarin Chinese)

To learn more about Polymaker, please go to

• Linkedin.com/company/polymaker -3d

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: 

$30-35/HR commensurate with experience. 

Employees at Polymaker LLC receive competitive compensation package and benefits including 401(k) matching, medical, dental and vision insurance, and paid time off.

Polymaker LLC (the US entity of Polymaker) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.