Preventative Maintenance; PM) Technician

Preventative Maintenance(PM) Technician

The Preventive Maintenance (PM) Technician is responsible for performing scheduled maintenance activities, inspections, and equipment checks to ensure optimal reliability and uptime of production machinery in a rubber manufacturing environment. This role supports safe, consistent, and efficient operations by identifying equipment issues early and executing corrective actions according to established PM procedures.

• Preventive Maintenance & Inspections
  • Perform routine preventive maintenance on mixers, extruders, calenders, mills, curing presses, and other rubber-processing equipment.
  • Conduct mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic inspections according to PM schedules and OEM standards.
  • Identify wear patterns, lubrication needs, and component degradation to prevent unplanned downtime.
  • Complete PM tasks accurately and document findings in the CMMS.
• Troubleshooting & Repairs
  • Assist with basic troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical issues discovered during PM tasks.
  • Recommend corrective work orders for items requiring follow-up repairs.
  • Support the maintenance team during machine breakdowns as needed.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Follow all safety protocols and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
  • Ensure PM tasks meet OSHA and facility safety requirements.
  • Report unsafe conditions, near-misses, or equipment concerns.
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Record accurate PM completion notes, parts usage, and condition assessments.
  • Update equipment histories in the CMMS.
  • Communicate findings that could affect equipment reliability.

• • Basic mechanical aptitude with understanding of bearings, belts, gears, lubrication, and hydraulics.
  • Ability to read manuals, schematics, and work instructions.
  • Strong attention to detail.

• Preferred:

• • Experience in rubber manufacturing.
  • Familiarity with CMMS systems.
  • Basic electrical knowledge.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Ability to stand, climb, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work in hot, cold, or noisy environments.
• Wear required PPE.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work conditions are consistent with a manufacturing plant environment. The Plant Manager requires a moderate degree of physical fitness, as the role requires him/her to lift up to 35 lbs. This role also requires some standing and walking throughout the Quality Laboratory area as required. The Quality Supervisor must also be able to work near moving mechanical machinery, and must be able to work in an environment with high noise levels (hearing protection required in some areas).