Junior Maintenance Technician

Dow; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable base pay

Bonus opportunity

Paid time off

On-site fitness facilities

Job summary

Dow is seeking a Junior Maintenance Technician at the Polyurethanes Systems House site in Marietta, GA. You will support safe maintenance, testing and refurbishment of portable pressurized tanks, following SOPs and safety standards to keep equipment available for operations.

Join a team focused on safety culture and hands-on skills development, with on-the-job training and growth opportunities within Dow’s entry-level operations framework.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must read/write/speak English.
• Ability to work any shift with overtime.
• US work authorization; no visa sponsorship.
• Driver's license to operate forklift.

Responsibilities

• Follow routine, non-routine, and critical work procedures and safety requirements.
• Safely refurbish portable pressurized tanks per procedures, replace fittings, paint tanks, hydrotest.

Skills

Forklift operation

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Turret lift

Hydrotesting equipment

Job description

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

About You and This Role

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Maintenance Technician at our Dow Polyurethanes Systems House site in Marietta, GA. In this role, you will support the safe maintenance, testing, inspection, and refurbishment of the site’s portable pressurized tank fleet. Using established procedures and safety standards, you will help ensure equipment is maintained and available to meet operational needs while contributing to a strong safety culture and positive team environment. This is an excellent opportunity to build hands‑on technical skills while performing routine maintenance activities under close to moderate supervision. You will follow standard operating procedures, learn how your work supports broader site operations, and collaborate with team members to safely execute daily tasks. Using established processes, you will troubleshoot straightforward issues, manage assigned work activities, and be accountable for the quality and accuracy of your work. This role is aligned with Dow's entry‑level operational career framework and provides on‑the‑job training and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Follow all applicable routine, non‑routine, and critical work procedures, operating standards, and safety requirements.
• Safely refurbish portable pressurized tanks in accordance with established procedures, including replacing fittings, painting tanks, and performing hydrotesting.
• Transfer product heels from tanks to storage vessels using approved procedures.
• Stage refurbished tanks and materials to support production requirements.
• Maintain the accuracy of the tank tracking database and report anomalies to supervision.
• Perform required equipment inspections prior to use and complete all required training.
• Safely operate forklifts, turret lifts, and other material handling equipment to move and stage tanks, drums, totes, pallets, and other materials.
• Input and maintain work‑related data using computer systems.
• Participate in root cause investigations related to unplanned events or equipment failures.
• Perform daily housekeeping activities in accordance with Dow policies.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Work any shift with occasional overtime as needed.
• Current, valid US driver’s license to drive a forklift.
• Willing and able to learn to operate forklift and turret lift at heights of 20 feet.
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.
• No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working experience in hands on maintenance activities.
• 1 or more years experience driving forklift and turret lift at heights of 20+ feet.

Physical Requirements

• Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as respirators, protective clothing, face masks, goggles, boots, etc. The respirator will require a clean‑shaven face.
• Lift (up to 50lbs), push, and pull.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds will be required.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders.
• This role does involve elevated work greater than or equal to four feet above the ground.
• Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses with a total weight capacity of 300lbs.
• Work in tight and enclosed spaces.
• Ability to work in an environment where hazardous chemicals are handled.

Skills

• Technical and Mechanical Aptitude: Ability to operate hand tools, perform hydrotesting, paint tanks, and safely use forklifts and turret lifts at heights over 20 feet.
• Procedure and Safety Compliance: Follows standard operating procedures and safety protocols, including OSHA inspections and root cause investigations.
• Basic Computer and Data Accuracy Skills: Inputs and manages data accurately in tracking systems, ensuring anomalies are reported per procedure.
• Teamwork and Communication: Supports team members and communicates effectively within the workgroup to build positive team chemistry.
• Self‑Management and Accountability: Works independently with minimal supervision, completes assigned tasks reliably, and takes ownership of work quality.

Additional Notes

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

• Equitable and market‑competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well‑being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company‑provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial‑goals.
• Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only). Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs.
• Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
• Workplace culture empowering role‑based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non‑birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one‑stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On‑site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer: Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location) Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability depending on location) Carbon‑neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location).
• Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high‑growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications.

Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future.

We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer‑centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment.

We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history.

We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.

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Dow is a company of more than 36,500 global innovators, believers and solutions providers. We are a diverse community marked by respect, integrity, and a desire to make the world a better place.

A career at Dow is an invitation to explore, create, and make valuable contributions to human progress.