Maintenance Technician - Plastics Extrusion

Maintenance Technician with industry leader / $25- $28 an hour depending on experience / Great Benefits and Room for Growth This Jobot Job is hosted by: Travis Bergwall Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $25 - $35 per hour A bit about us: We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team in the Athens area. This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing plastics extrusion equipment, auxiliary machinery, and facility systems to ensure efficient and safe production operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems within a manufacturing environment. Why join us? $25 - $35 per hour based on experience 1st Shift, Monday through Friday Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability PTO accrual begins upon hire 401k with company match Job Details Key Responsibilities: Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on plastics extrusion machines and related production equipment Maintain and service auxiliary equipment including dryers, conveyors, chillers, and material handling systems Conduct preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and extend equipment life Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues and implement effective solutions Assist with general facility maintenance and upkeep as needed Maintain maintenance records and ensure compliance with safety standards Work closely with production staff to quickly resolve equipment issues Qualifications: Experience working with plastics extrusion equipment or similar manufacturing machinery Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills Experience with preventive maintenance programs Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems Ability to work independently and respond to equipment issues quickly Strong attention to safety and detail Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in plastics manufacturing or extrusion environments Technical training or certification in industrial maintenance, mechanical, or electrical systems Experience maintaining auxiliary processing equipment Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy