1st Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Location: Hazleton, PA

Shift: 1st

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Polyglass is a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing solutions, committed to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. We take pride in delivering exceptional products and service while fostering a collaborative and customer-focused culture.

Position Summary

The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for facility mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment, including troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance.

Position Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, assist with repairs, and perform maintenance in the following areas: Industrial, Electrical, PLC, Mechanical, Pneumatics, Hydraulic
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment, including basic electrical issues such as resetting breakers, replacing fuses, and replacing motors and sensors.
• Maintain basic working knowledge of industrial computerized controls, variable speed drives, level sensors, limit switches, pressure switches, proximity sensors, photo-electric sensors, and IEC style contactors and starters.
• Perform metal fabrication and/or welding as applicable.
• Perform safe and effective rigging.
• Coordinate operations with production, shipping, and other departments as required.
• Follow all safety and PPE requirements, policies, and procedures using the LMS training system.
• Perform weekly lubrication of plant processes and ancillary equipment.
• Perform all PMs and complete required paperwork.
• Disassemble and reassemble pumps and replace pumps and valves.
• Splice and repair conveyor belts.
• Replace and align motors, gearboxes, belts, chains, sprockets, and pulleys.
• Work unassisted as the on-duty line maintenance operator, responding to all line calls and completing the daily maintenance call log.
• Research and source materials and parts.
• Identify and utilize established resources.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in a related capacity, or vocational school/other industrial training program may suffice for the aforementioned experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• FIIX software experience.

Work Environment

• Moderate dust
• Working from heights
• Working in confined spaces
• Moderate noise
• Automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment
• Hot and cold climates
• Working around tanks, lines, and pumps constantly

Physical Requirements

• Standing 812 hours a day
• Lifting up to 120 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs often and ladders periodically
• Ability to work shift work
• Visual acuity, including color perception
• Good hearing

*All hires will be subject to a pre-employment physical.

Pay and Benefits

• A FREE health-plan option for employees or premium costs far below industry averages
• 401(k) plans with a company match at 6% - far more free money than most plans in the market
• Tuition Reimbursement. Earn a degree with up to 100% reimbursement on tuition!
• Student Loan Assistance
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• Dental and vision plans
• Gym membership reimbursement and more!

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