PREP MAINTENANCE TECH

PureCycle Technologies, Inc.; Denver (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PureCycle Technologies, Inc. is seeking a PreP Maintenance Technician to be onsite in Denver, PA, maintaining industrial production equipment and facility systems.

You will perform preventive maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and support safe, reliable plant operations. The ideal candidate has hands-on mechanical ability and strong troubleshooting skills, plus the ability to interpret schematics, repair electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, weld or fabricate as needed, and reduce

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in industrial maintenance or related role.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and schedules.
• Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting; read schematics.
• Experience with shop equipment and hand tools.
• Read and apply technical manuals, diagrams, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Welding, cutting, fabrication experience.
• OSHA safety practices, lockout/tagout, and machine guarding.
• Comfortable working at heights with aerial lift equipment.
• Attention to detail; prioritize work; safety.
• Good communication with supervisors and team.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems per schedule.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical failures to minimize downtime.
• Inspect and repair conveyors, motors, bearings, gearboxes, pumps, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot basic electrical systems on machinery.
• Read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Service hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Weld, cut, grind, and fabricate to repair or improve equipment.
• Service diesel engines, forklifts, and mobile equipment.
• Perform basic HVAC, plumbing, lighting repairs.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and records.
• Communicate status and safety concerns to supervision.
• Support continuous improvement for equipment reliability and uptime.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Welding & fabrication

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Tool proficiency

Communication

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Meters

Grinders

Drills

Impacts

Job description

Onsite in Denver, PA. Must be within a commutable distance.

Role Overview

The PreP Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving industrial production equipment and facility systems. This position supports safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations by performing preventive maintenance, responding to equipment breakdowns, and assisting with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, welding, fabrication, and facility maintenance tasks.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on mechanical ability, solid troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced industrial environment. This role requires a practical problem-solver who can prioritize work, communicate clearly with operations and supervision, and help reduce downtime through effective maintenance practices.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment, facility systems, vehicles, and support equipment according to established schedules.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical failures to minimize production downtime.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair conveyors, motors, bearings, gearboxes, pumps, drives, chains, belts, rollers, guards, and related industrial equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair basic electrical systems on machinery and equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, technical manuals, and equipment documentation.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Perform welding, cutting, grinding, and basic fabrication to repair or improve equipment and components.
• Service and repair diesel engines, forklifts, mobile equipment, and other facility vehicles as needed.
• Perform basic HVAC, plumbing, lighting, and general facility maintenance repairs.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, meters, diagnostic tools, welding equipment, and shop equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and support operations during production delays or downtime events.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Complete work orders, inspection records, maintenance logs, and parts usage documentation accurately.
• Communicate work status, equipment concerns, repair needs, and safety issues to supervisors and operations personnel.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, tools, parts, and maintenance storage areas.
• Follow all company safety procedures, OSHA requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, hot work rules, and plant policies.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to equipment reliability, safety, uptime, and maintenance efficiency.

Basic Qualifications (Required)

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, mechanical repair, or a related maintenance role.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and maintenance schedules.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills, including ability to read and understand schematics.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, meters, grinders, drills, impacts, presses, and other shop equipment.
• Ability to read and apply technical manuals, diagrams, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Welding, cutting, fabrication, and metal repair experience.
• Basic understanding of OSHA safety practices, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and safe work procedures.
• Comfortable working at heights and operating aerial lift equipment, including boom lifts and scissor lifts, in accordance with site safety requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete repairs accurately and safely.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage time effectively, and respond to changing production needs.
• Good communication skills with supervisors, operators, vendors, and maintenance team members.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Nice to Haves

• Experience working in a manufacturing, recycling, plastics, material handling, packaging, or industrial processing environment.
• Welding certification or formal welding training.
• Experience with conveyors, balers, optical sorters, shredders, screens, compactors, forklifts, or similar industrial equipment.
• Diesel engine, forklift, or motor vehicle maintenance experience.
• Basic HVAC and plumbing repair experience.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems or work order systems.
• Formal technical training in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, welding, diesel repair, HVAC, or a related trade.

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