Preventive Maintenance Technician

Patch Rubber, a Myers Industries Company (NYSE: MYE), is a diversified rubber manufacturer with 100 years of experience compounding and manufacturing tire repair and retreading products, industrial rubber products, and permanent and traffic marking tapes. 

Position Summary

The Preventive Maintenance (PM) Technician is responsible for performing scheduled maintenance activities, inspections, and equipment checks to ensure optimal reliability and uptime of production machinery in a rubber manufacturing environment. This role supports safe, consistent, and efficient operations by identifying equipment issues early and executing corrective actions according to established PM procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Preventive Maintenance & Inspections

- Perform routine preventive maintenance on mixers, extruders, calenders, mills, curing presses, and other rubber-processing equipment.

- Conduct mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic inspections according to PM schedules and OEM standards.

- Identify wear patterns, lubrication needs, and component degradation to prevent unplanned downtime.

- Complete PM tasks accurately and document findings in the CMMS.

Troubleshooting & Repairs

- Assist with basic troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical issues discovered during PM tasks.

- Recommend corrective work orders for items requiring follow-up repairs.

- Support the maintenance team during machine breakdowns as needed.

Safety & Compliance

- Follow all safety protocols and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.

- Ensure PM tasks meet OSHA and facility safety requirements.

- Report unsafe conditions, near-misses, or equipment concerns.

Documentation & Reporting

- Record accurate PM completion notes, parts usage, and condition assessments.

- Update equipment histories in the CMMS.

- Communicate findings that could affect equipment reliability.

Qualifications

Required:

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- 1–3 years of maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

- Basic mechanical aptitude with understanding of bearings, belts, gears, lubrication, and hydraulics.

- Ability to read manuals, schematics, and work instructions.

- Strong attention to detail.

Preferred:

- Experience in rubber manufacturing.

- Familiarity with CMMS systems.

- Basic electrical knowledge.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to stand, climb, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.

- Work in hot, cold, or noisy environments.

- Wear required PPE.

Competencies

- Mechanical aptitude

- Problem-solving

- Time management

- Communication

- Reliability

Myers Industries, Inc.  is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.