2nd Shift Part-Time Industrial Maintenance Technician | Monday-Wednesday

Polywood; Syracuse (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

New equipment

Gym membership

Employee discounts

Career growth

Wellness events

Job summary

POLYWOOD® is seeking a part-time Industrial Maintenance Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems on a Monday–Wednesday 2nd shift. You will support safe, reliable 2nd-shift operations and reduce downtime while adapting to business needs.

You should have 5+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience, strong PLC/VFD/HMI skills, and the ability to work independently with safety as a priority. Training and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical systems, electrical controls, and production equipment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, control panels, wiring methods, and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, I/O, sensors, VFDs, HMIs, safety circuits, and motor controls.
• Diagnose and repair industrial power systems including 120–480-volt circuits.
• Contain root causes of equipment failures and implement long-term solutions.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve reliability.
• Read electrical schematics and follow technical documents.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical controls

PLC systems

VFDs

HMI

Safety procedures

Lockout/tagout

Independent work

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Industrial networks

Job description

Description

Schedule: Monday–Wednesday
Shift Hours: 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
Additional hours and overtime may be available based on business needs.

Pay

• Starting base rate of $30.00 per hour, with the final rate based on experience
• Earn an additional 8% premium for working 2nd shift
• Starting 2nd-shift rate is $32.40 per hour, including the premium
• Get paid every Thursday

Perks and Benefits

• New equipment throughout our campus
• Free membership to BULLPEN, ROX FITNESS, or FIT CLUB after your first paycheck
• Employee discounts on POLYWOOD® furniture
• Career growth and internal promotion opportunities
• Employee wellness events and activities

About the Role

POLYWOOD® is looking for an experienced part-time Industrial Maintenance Technician who enjoys solving problems, working with their hands, and keeping equipment running safely and efficiently.

In this role, you will diagnose equipment problems, complete repairs, perform preventive maintenance, and help reduce production downtime. You should be comfortable working independently, making sound decisions, and supporting safe and reliable 2nd-shift operations.

This is a part-time opportunity with a consistent Monday through Wednesday schedule.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipment
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, including I/O, sensors, VFDs, HMIs, safety circuits, and motor controls
• Diagnose and repair industrial power systems, including 120 to 480-volt single-phase and three-phase circuits
• Find the root causes of equipment failures and help put long‑term solutions in place
• Complete preventive and predictive maintenance to improve equipment reliability
• Troubleshoot and repair CNC machinery, extruders, heating elements, motors, temperature controllers, and pneumatic systems
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues involving dust collection systems
• Repair belts, pulleys, bearings, and gear‑driven components
• Assist with plumbing and basic building upkeep as needed
• Read and follow electrical schematics, control drawings, and technical documents
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and all workplace safety standards
• Partner with maintenance leadership and other departments to improve equipment and processes
• Work independently and provide dependable technical support during 2nd shift

What You Bring

• Five or more years of hands‑on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical systems, electrical controls, and production equipment
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, control panels, wiring methods, and electrical schematics
• Experience working with PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, sensors, safety circuits, and motor controls
• Ability to identify the root causes of complex equipment and automation failures
• Working knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures and industrial safety practices
• Strong attention to safety, quality, and equipment reliability
• A dependable, self‑directed approach to your work
• Comfort working independently and making maintenance decisions
• Ability to pass a background check

Bonus Skills

• Journeyman‑level electrical training, certification, or equivalent experience
• Experience with Rockwell, Siemens, or similar PLC platforms
• Experience working with industrial networks
• Experience with robotics, automated production lines, or machine safety systems

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Consistent Part‑Time Schedule: Work Monday through Wednesday on 2nd shift
• Additional Hours Available: Opportunities for extra hours and overtime based on business needs
• Weekly Pay: Get paid every Thursday
• New Equipment: Build your experience with modern equipment and technology
• Meaningful Work: Help keep our people, equipment, and operations safe
• Growth Opportunities: Develop your skills and explore internal career paths
• Supportive Team: Join a maintenance team built on trust, teamwork, and accountability

About Us

At POLYWOOD®, we design and build outdoor furniture that brings people together and stands the test of time. We do this using sustainable materials like our genuine POLYWOOD® lumber made from recycled plastics. But the strength of our products starts with the strength of our people.

This role plays an important part in supporting the teams who build, ship, and innovate our furniture every day. By maintaining safe, reliable equipment and facilities, you help ensure our employees feel protected, supported, and empowered to do their best work in an environment where safety and people come first.

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POLYWOOD® is an equal opportunity employer. POLYWOOD® evaluates qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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