Preventative Maintenance(PM) Technician

Patch Rubber•Weldon, NC

About The Position

The Preventive Maintenance (PM) Technician performs scheduled maintenance activities, 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 preventive maintenance on rubber-processing equipment, including mixers, extruders, calenders, mills, and curing presses. They conduct mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic inspections according to PM schedules and OEM standards; identify wear, lubrication needs, and component degradation; and document completed work and findings in the CMMS. The role also includes basic troubleshooting, recommending follow-up work orders, and supporting the maintenance team during breakdowns as needed. The technician follows safety protocols and lockout/tagout procedures, reports unsafe conditions and equipment concerns, and keeps accurate records of PM completion, parts usage, equipment condition, and equipment histories. Work takes place in a manufacturing plant environment and involves standing, climbing, bending, lifting, and exposure to hot, cold, or noisy conditions while wearing required PPE.

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 lbs.
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 found 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, and 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.