Industrial Maintenance Technician - 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday

We are Techmer PM — the world’s foremost materials design firm, creating custom polymers that make up essential products. Through our long-standing partnerships with processors, original equipment manufacturers, and product designers, we’ve worked for decades to tackle manufacturing and business challenges through sustainable, future-minded solutions.

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Dalton, Georgia facility. This position will be 1st shift with a schedule of 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday. Starting rate for this position is $28.00 and up depending on experience.

Benefits include:

• Eligible for medical benefits on your first day!
• High-deductible health plan offering that includes up to $1,000 towards your Health Savings Account (HSA) per year.
• Free Teledoc membership included when you enroll in medical benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program which includes 5 free counseling sessions per year and access to free legal guidance
• 401(k) with 6% company match. You are 100% vested from Day 1 of contribution
• Free investment consultative services for your 401(k) plan.
• Company paid disability and life insurance
• 10 vacation days per year (pro-rated your first year)
• 10 company-paid holidays
• 2 weeks of parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement with up to a $20,000 lifetime maximum
• Annual salary reviews and bonus opportunities
• Shift differential for hourly employees working 2nd and 3rd shift
• Hourly employees are paid weekly

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This position supports production by minimizing downtime, completing work orders, and maintaining compliance with company safety, quality, and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, and actively support a culture of safety.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance on production and support equipment, including mixers, extruders, dryers, and related systems.
• Complete preventive maintenance, work orders, and equipment improvement projects as assigned through the CMMS system.
• Respond to maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime and improve equipment performance.
• Communicate effectively with production operators and supervisors regarding equipment conditions and repair needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities in the CMMS.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe maintenance and work areas.
• Provide guidance to machine operators on proper equipment operation when necessary.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience involving electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC drives, variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo motors, and controls wiring.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC inputs and outputs (PLC programming not required).
• Proficiency using diagnostic tools and equipment (e.g., multimeters, laptops, micrometers, calipers, infrared measurement devices).
• Experience with common shop equipment and power tools.
• Basic computer skills, including email, Microsoft Office applications, and CMMS systems.
• Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with team members and supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• HVAC experience with process chillers.
• Electro-Mechanical education, training, or certification.
• Physical and Work Environment Requirements
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, stoop, squat, kneel, and climb stairs as required.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in an industrial/manufacturing environment, including exposure to noise, heat, and mechanical equipment.

Additional Information

• This position may require overtime, shift work, or on-call availability based on operational needs.
• Employment is contingent upon meeting company background, drug screening, and pre-employment requirements, where applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law