Junior Maintenance Technician

Join Us in Making Plastic Recycling Real

Be a part of the movement to make plastics recycling real. At Blue Polymers, we're transforming post-consumer plastic into high-quality resin that goes right back into packaging — tackling the recycling challenge at its source and scaling it for lasting impact. With regional centers opening across the U.S., we're delivering a local solution with nationwide reach.

At Blue Polymers, you'll be part of a mission-driven team tackling some of the biggest sustainability challenges in the industry. Our innovative solution reduces carbon footprints, increases recycling efficiency and helps brands meet their sustainability goals — all while making recycling real for consumers.

What you'll get working for us:

• A chance to drive real impact in sustainability and plastics recycling
• An innovative, growth-oriented environment where big ideas and bold solutions are encouraged
• Collaboration with top industry leaders, including Republic Services and Ravago
• Opportunities for career advancement in a fast-growing, cutting-edge company
• A strong culture of transparency, efficiency and problem-solving

If you're passionate about sustainability and ready to be part of a game-changing team, we want to hear from you. Let's make plastics recycling real — together.

Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to provide primary repair and equipment/process project execution throughout the plant.  Ensure that quality, safety, performance, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met.  Support and encourage continuous improvement.

Areas of Responsibility / Tasks  

1. General Policy

1. Ensure all equipment, building and plant operations are SAFE and in good working condition.
2. Plan, organize and execute tasks and/or repairs.
3. Implement engineering changes to equipment as necessary.
4. Responsible for planning, coordinating, and execution of installations of new and existing equipment.
5. Work with Contractors, Vendors, OEM Suppliers and Machine Shops as necessary.
6. Coordinate parts orders as needed for repairs and projects.
7. Ensure schedule and delivery of parts and equipment are communicated as needed to eliminate down time.
8. Execute planned downtime routine activities such as grinder blade changes or extruder screw changes.
9. Perform 'heavy' repair tasks with a team such as large bearing changes or extruder gearbox changes.
10. Track performance data points for equipment as needed. Demonstrate skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
11. Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematic diagrams and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
12. Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
13. Perform preventative maintenance tasks and projects on production equipment.
14. Implement capital expenditure projects on-time, on-budget, right the first time and safely.
15. Maintain tools and consumables in good working condition and well organized.
16. Follow all Quality, Safety, and Environmental Procedures.
17. Uphold the Blue Polymer Code of Conduct standards.
18. Support Continuous Improvement efforts as needed.
19. Ensure all work is performed to standards and documented within the CMMS system.
20. Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager or requested by the Management Team.

Minimum Qualifications/ Education / Experience / Certifications

1. Education:

1. Must have High School diploma or of equivalent value.
2. Must have completed vocational school Industrial Maintenance program or have two years (minimum) work experience in the field of Industrial Maintenance.

1. Experience:

1. Ability to operate a fork truck and articulate boom.
2. Must possess excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills.
3. Ability to read, speak and write English efficiently preferred.
4. Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
5. Detail oriented and ability to prioritize.
6. Ability to multi-task.
7. Preferred if skilled in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Competencies; Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA)

To perform this role successfully, an individual must have experience achieving desired result(s) in their areas of responsibility. The requirements listed below are representative of observable behaviors and essential knowledge, skill, and abilities required of a successful incumbent within our culture

1. Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, with/or without the use of a private office.
2. Must be comfortable working in a non-climate controlled environment.
3. Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.
4. Some projects or repairs may require evening or weekend work to accommodate business needs.
5. All injuries regardless of severity must be reported to your Supervisor/HR immediately.

Work Environment / Conditions

The work environment/conditions described herein are representative of those that an incumbent may experience, and therefore must be adaptable to work in a shared space, with constant noise, with/or without the use of a private office. Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.

Physical Requirements / Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions & physical demands of this role .

1. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to communicate verbally, read and comprehend information, and type when needed.
2. Must be able to lift 55 lbs.
3. Must be able to climb straight incline ladders.
4. Must have use of fingers and hands for writing, handle and feel objects, tools or controls.
5. Must have color vision.