Preventative Maintenance(PM) Technician

Myers Industries Inc•Weldon, NC

About The Position

Patch Rubber, a Myers Industries Company, is a diversified rubber manufacturer with 100 years of experience producing tire repair and retreading products, industrial rubber products, and permanent and traffic marking tapes. The Preventive Maintenance (PM) Technician performs scheduled maintenance, inspections, and equipment checks to support the reliability and uptime of production machinery in a rubber manufacturing environment. The role helps maintain safe, consistent, and efficient operations by identifying equipment issues early and carrying out corrective actions according to established PM procedures. The technician performs routine maintenance and inspections on rubber-processing equipment, assists with basic troubleshooting and breakdown support, follows safety and lockout/tagout procedures, and records completed work and equipment condition in the CMMS. The job involves a manufacturing plant environment. Physical requirements include standing, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds; working in hot, cold, or noisy environments; and wearing required PPE. The posting also contains a separate, apparently unrelated description referring to a Plant Manager and Quality Supervisor, including lifting up to 35 pounds and work in a Quality Laboratory area.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–3 years of maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Basic mechanical aptitude, including understanding of bearings, belts, gears, lubrication, and hydraulics.
Ability to read manuals, schematics, and work instructions.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to stand, climb, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in hot, cold, or noisy environments and wear required PPE.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Follow safety protocols and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
Ensure PM tasks meet OSHA and facility safety requirements.
Report unsafe conditions, near-misses, or equipment concerns.
Record PM completion notes, parts usage, and condition assessments accurately.
Update equipment histories in the CMMS.
Communicate findings that could affect equipment reliability.