Industrial Maintenance & Chemical Technician

Chemtrade; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family benefits

Career growth

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Polytec Inc in Georgia is seeking a Maintenance and Chemical Technician to support safe, efficient plant operations by maintaining equipment, operating production and material handling systems, blending and testing chemical products, and assisting with receiving and inventory tasks.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong English communication, 2–3 years of industrial maintenance experience, welding/metal fabrication, and solid math skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2–3 years of industrial manufacturing and maintenance experience preferred.
• Industrial maintenance skills (welding/metal fabrication, plumbing, pump repair).
• Solid mathematical skills for measurements and blending.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and replace plant equipment to restore safe operating conditions.
• Perform preventive maintenance and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with the Plant Manager to minimize downtime.
• Safely load, unload, transfer, fill, and package chemical products in bulk tanks, totes, drums, pails, and tank trucks.
• Verify incoming chemicals are unloaded into the correct storage tanks by confirming product identity and tank assignments prior to unloading.
• Prepare and blend magnesium slurries, lime slurries, and other customer-specific chemical blends according to established formulas and operating procedures.
• Perform product quality testing, record test results, and verify products meet quality specifications before release or shipment.
• Operate plant equipment including pumps, valves, gauges, mixers, air-operated filling systems, scales, and other production equipment.
• Connect and disconnect hoses, valves, and fittings while ensuring proper containment and spill prevention.
• Accurately fill containers to specified weights and volumes using manual or automated filling systems.
• Ensure all containers are properly labeled in accordance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare raw materials and finished products for inbound and outbound shipments.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other approved material-handling equipment safely.
• Support chemical spill response and cleanup using appropriate equipment and procedures.
• Assist with general facility maintenance, housekeeping, minor plumbing repairs, yard upkeep, and rail spur maintenance.
• Cross-train in production, receiving, and shipping functions and provide operational support as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.
• Comply with all SOPs, ES&H requirements, OSHA regulations, and applicable environmental regulations, including PPE.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Industrial manufacturing

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Mathematical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Polytec Inc in Georgia is seeking a Maintenance and Chemical Technician to support safe, efficient plant operations by maintaining equipment, operating production and material handling systems, blending and testing chemical products, and assisting with receiving and inventory tasks.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong English communication, 2–3 years of industrial maintenance experience, welding/metal fabrication, and solid math skills.