Maintenance Technician

About Us

Ultra-Poly Corporation is a pioneer in recycling plastics through innovative manufacturing processes. We are a family‑owned and operated regional business with our corporate headquarters located in Portland, PA. Our work culture is supportive and provides opportunities to grow in an environmentally responsible business. We strive to be an employer you can be proud to be part of.

We have an immediate need for a night‑shift Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance Department in Portland, PA. The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of 480V troubleshooting and installation, and the ability to work in a team setting while also being able to complete smaller tasks independently. This hands‑on role requires a self‑starter mindset.

• Conduct daily and weekly preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial hydraulic and pneumatic machinery
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical code specifications to determine the layout of industrial equipment installations
• Install, examine, replace, or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, and other electrical components
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance
• Install, maintain, and calibrate industrial instrumentation and related devices
• Repair, install, and adjust industrial extrusion machinery
• Work a 12‑hour night shift (6 pm to 6 am) with a rotating 12‑hour schedule (36 hours one week, 48 hours the next week, including every other weekend)

• 3+ years of experience working with 480V 3‑phase electrical systems
• 3+ years of experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial production machinery or related machinery
• Welding and fabrication experience a plus but not required
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the job
• Must be able to be on‑call if necessary

• Rigging and heavy equipment experience a plus
• Knowledge of pipe threading for air, hydraulic, and electrical piping
• Understanding of lockout procedures and Arc flash protection/dangers
• Ability to use scissor lifts, boom/aerial lifts, and forklifts

• Starting rate of up to $33.00 an hour (plus shift differential) based upon experience and required written assessment
• 12‑hour night shift (6 pm to 6 am) working a 2 × 2 × 3 schedule
• Performance reviews every 6 months
• Growth opportunities and on‑the‑job training
• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 100% company‑paid disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) after 1 year with a generous company match
  
  Quarterly attendance bonuses
• Employee referral bonuses
• Safety bonuses
• Tool and boot allowance

Salary: $25.00 – $33.00 per hour