Reliability Maintenance Specialist, Plastics Processing

Job Description

Job Description

Why This Role

• Direct-hire with Pro Services to support a newly opened Polymer Recycling Center (launched March 2025).
• Make an immediate impact by maximizing uptime and safety in a high-throughput environment.
• Own complex electromechanical systems and keep production moving.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain advanced knowledge of polymer center equipment spanning mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Repair and service conveyors, screens, balers, and grinders to ensure safe, productive operations.
• Independently troubleshoot and resolve electromechanical issues.
• Document activity via field service reports and manage work orders to completion.
• Execute preventative maintenance per established schedules.
• Install and commission new machinery; coordinate vendor maintenance calendars and support.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, including LOTO.
• Support other job-related duties as assigned.

About You

• Self-starter with a knack for creative problem-solving.
• Confident mechanical and electrical troubleshooter with 5+ years in industrial maintenance.
• Background in recycling centers or polymer processing preferred.
• Preferred extras: welding experience, PLC programming capability, and a valid driver’s license.
• Nice to have: mechanical/electrical/trade school certificate.

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay: $37 per hour
• Schedule: 2-2-3 night shift

Core Competencies

• PLC troubleshooting skills
• Electrical troubleshooting skills
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills
• 120/208/240/480 voltage systems
• Motor replacement/repair/maintenance
• Hydraulics experience
• Electrical repair
• Troubleshooting industrial automation equipment
• High voltage systems
• Pneumatics troubleshooting
• Maintenance and repair skills
• Industrial electrical experience
• Industrial electrical systems
• Mechanical systems & component repair
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Blueprint reading

Tools & Technologies You’ll Work With

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Conveyor systems

About the Opportunity

This Polymer Center Maintenance Technician A position puts you at the center of a vital, sustainability-focused operation. If you’re motivated to solve problems, keep equipment reliable, and grow with a modern facility, this is your next step. Apply today.