Junior Maintenance Technician

Posted Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 4:00 AM

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

• General Policy
• Ensure all equipment, building and plant operations are SAFE and in good working condition.
• Plan, organize and execute tasks and/or repairs.
• Implement engineering changes to equipment as necessary.
• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and execution of installations of new and existing equipment.
• Work with Contractors, Vendors, OEM Suppliers and Machine Shops as necessary.
• Coordinate parts orders as needed for repairs and projects.
• Ensure schedule and delivery of parts and equipment are communicated as needed to eliminate down time.
• Execute planned downtime routine activities such as grinder blade changes or extruder screw changes.
• Perform ‘heavy’ repair tasks with a team such as large bearing changes or extruder gearbox changes.
• 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.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematic diagrams and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks and projects on production equipment.
• Implement capital expenditure projects on-time, on-budget, right the first time and safely.
• Maintain tools and consumables in good working condition and well organized.
• Follow all Quality, Safety, and Environmental Procedures.
• Uphold the Blue Polymer Code of Conduct standards.
• Support Continuous Improvement efforts as needed.
• Ensure all work is performed to standards and documented within the CMMS system.
• Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager or requested by the Management Team.

Minimum Qualifications/ Education / Experience / Certifications

• Education:
• Must have High School diploma or of equivalent value.
• Must have completed vocational school Industrial Maintenance program or have two years (minimum) work experience in the field of Industrial Maintenance.
• Experience:
• Ability to operate a fork truck and articulate boom.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Ability to read, speak and write English efficiently preferred.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented and ability to prioritize.
• Ability to multi-task.
• 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…