Maintenance Technician

Blue Polymers; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Polymers is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep extrusion process lines and automated equipment in safe, efficient operation. You will perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and coordinate with operations to minimize downtime.

Required are a High School diploma or GED, 3–5 years in manufacturing maintenance, and English proficiency; Spanish is a plus. The role includes shifts with early mornings and night coverage, and on-site work at our Riverside facility.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, vocational coursework preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years in manufacturing maintenance environments.
• Languages: English required; Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain extrusion process line equipment and related machinery.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and address malfunctions promptly.
• Troubleshoot equipment with production personnel and document work orders.
• Operate forklifts and man-lifts as needed for maintenance tasks.
• Maintain clean, organized shop areas and inventory, and report parts used.
• Coordinate with managers to schedule regular machine maintenance.
• Safely handle chemicals used in equipment maintenance.

Skills

English proficiency

Forklift operation

Man-lift operation

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational coursework or related college

Job description

Posted Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Purpose

The purpose of the Maintenance Technician role is to ensure the integrity and functionality of extrusion process lines, industrial machinery, and automated assembly equipment, maintaining their safe and efficient operation through timely repairs, troubleshooting, and proactive maintenance.

Areas of Responsibility / Tasks

Performance must reflect appropriate level of expertise and achievement of the desired results for the items listed below:

The Maintenance Technician maintains machinery and equipment through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks within safety guidelines. This role involves monitoring mechanical devices, maintaining inventory, and collaborating with operations personnel to repair or modify equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Repair and replace recycling and extrusion process line equipment as needed to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Prioritize breakdowns based on input from production.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems in coordination with production personnel.
• Ensure work orders are completed in a timely manner and all parts used are accounted for.
• Diagnose and repair equipment in a timely manner, escalating to the Maintenance Manager when repairs exceed the allotted time.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.
• Thoroughly clean machines and machine parts, removing and reinstalling parts as necessary.
• Oil and lubricate moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
• Record and report damage, worn, or broken parts.
• Identify the causes of unexpected machine breakdowns.
• Clean, organize, inventory, stock, and maintain shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Coordinate with managers to schedule regular machine maintenance.
• Collaborate with the production manager or plant engineer regarding new products and required modifications.
• Make necessary modifications, conduct test runs, and confer with the production manager regarding test results, implementing additional alterations as needed.
• Safe handling of chemicals related to the maintenance of equipment throughout the plant. This includes oil, grease, coolant, cleaners, and any other chemicals regularly required for the operation of equipment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

1. Not Applicable

Minimum Qualifications/ Education / Experience / Certifications

1. Education:

a. High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)

b. Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience preferred.

2. Experience:

a. 3-5 years of relevant work experience in similar title and scope of responsibility preferred.

b. 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a track record of improvements.

c. 1-2 years of experience operating forklifts and man-lifts.

d. Basic computer skills, familiarity with email platforms, and the ability to compose, send, and manage messages effectively.

3. Licences / Certifications:

a. N/A

4. Language:

a. Proficiency in English required

b. Bi-Lingual – Spanish is a plus

Available Schedules

Days 3:45am - 4:00pm or Nights 3:45pm - 4:00am

Week #1: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat

Week#2: Sun, Wed, Thur

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

Blue Polymers is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this employer depends solely upon your qualifications.