Maintenance Technician

DESCRIPTION: Advanced Polymer Technology (APT) is a global provider of acrylic and polyurethane-based products. Our ISO-certified manufacturing facilities create protective coatings for concrete and asphalt; recreational coatings for sport courts, tracks and playgrounds and currently has immediate openings for experienced Maintenance Technicians.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and high-quality execution of maintenance work at this facility and the warehouses. This role performs mechanical, electrical, and/or instrumentation maintenance to support production campaigns, grade changes, planned outages, and routine operations.

APT offers full health benefits including dental and vision, 401K (matching up to 5%), paid holidays, and vacation days, plus other perks that pop up every so often!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Safety, Health & Environmental Compliance

· Perform all maintenance work in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations, as well as company EHS and quality standards

· Follow LOTO, hot work, confined space, chemical handling and exposure, and PPE requirements

· Participate in job safety analyses (JSAs) and permit reviews prior to work execution

· Identify and report unsafe conditions, near misses, and incidents

· Support process safety and mechanical integrity objectives

Maintenance Execution

· Execute planned and scheduled maintenance work according to job plans and procedures

· Perform troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of equipment and components

· Support maintenance during campaign windows, grade changes, and planned outages

· Perform post-maintenance testing, inspections, and verification prior to equipment release

· Ensure work is completed correctly the first time to prevent repeat failures

Equipment & Technical Responsibilities

· Maintain and repair chemical process equipment including:

o Reactors, vessels, and filters

o Pumps, compressors, and agitators

o Heat exchangers and thermal systems

o Piping systems, valves, and seals

o Motors, drives, and associated controls

· Identify abnormal equipment conditions and escalate potential issues

· Support contamination control and cleanliness requirements between campaigns

Campaign & Startup Support

· Support equipment preparation prior to campaign start-ups

· Assist with safe and efficient equipment start-ups following maintenance

· Respond to maintenance issues that threaten campaign performance

· Support rapid, safe resolution of unplanned equipment issues

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

· Execute preventive maintenance (PM) tasks as defined in job plans

· Support condition monitoring, inspections, and predictive maintenance activities

· Provide feedback on PM effectiveness and improvement opportunities

Communication & Coordination

· Communicate job progress, issues, and completion status to the Maintenance Supervisor

· Provide feedback on job plans, materials, and procedures to the Planner

· Coordinate with Production to ensure equipment is properly released and returned to service

· Participate in toolbox meetings

CMMS & Documentation

· Accurately document work performed in the CMMS

· Record labor hours, materials used, and job completion details

· Identify additional work or follow-up actions as needed

· Support data integrity for maintenance history and reporting

Housekeeping & Continuous Improvement

· Maintain good housekeeping and 5S standards in maintenance and production areas

· Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives

· Contribute ideas to reduce downtime, improve safety, and enhance reliability

o Piping systems, valves, and seals

o Motors, drives, and associated controls

· Identify abnormal equipment conditions and escalate potential issues

· Support contamination control and cleanliness requirements between campaigns

Campaign & Startup Support

· Support equipment preparation prior to campaign start-ups

· Assist with safe and efficient equipment start-ups following maintenance

· Respond to maintenance issues that threaten campaign performance

· Support rapid, safe resolution of unplanned equipment issues

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

· Execute preventive maintenance (PM) tasks as defined in job plans

· Support condition monitoring, inspections, and predictive maintenance activities

· Provide feedback on PM effectiveness and improvement opportunities

Communication & Coordination

· Communicate job progress, issues, and completion status to the Maintenance Supervisor

· Provide feedback on job plans, materials, and procedures to the Planner

· Coordinate with Production to ensure equipment is properly released and returned to service

· Participate in toolbox meetings

CMMS & Documentation

· Accurately document work performed in the CMMS

· Record labor hours, materials used, and job completion details

· Identify additional work or follow-up actions as needed

· Support data integrity for maintenance history and reporting

Housekeeping & Continuous Improvement

· Maintain good housekeeping and 5S standards in maintenance and production areas

· Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives

· Contribute ideas to reduce downtime, improve safety, and enhance reliability

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

· Four (4) years’ experience in maintenance or similar role is preferred

· Strong mechanical background with hands-on experience in repair and maintenance tasks

· Working knowledge of electrical systems and the ability to troubleshoot electrical issues

· Prior experience in a manufacturing setting

· Detail-oriented

· Understanding of technical aspects of relevant systems

· Working knowledge of facility machinery and equipment, including operation and maintenance

· Team player characteristics as well as independent worker· High School diploma or equivalent

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Maintenance: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person