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Maintenance Technician Apprentice (2025)

• Title:Maintenance Technician Apprentice

• Group Company: Mytex Polymers

• Location:Covington, GA

• Employment Type:Full time

Group Company:

• Mytex Polymers

Founded in 1987, Mytex Polymers compounds high-performance engineered polyolefin materials for a wide variety of applications. As an experienced custom compounder of plastic resin, Mytex Polymers utilizes only the most advanced equipment, and processes to create products that meet demanding specifications. We develop, test and manufacture polymer solutions that are used in the spectrum of automotive parts (both exterior and interior), heavy truck, and recreational vehicles, thermoforming and more.

With the acquisition of Comusa Inc. in 2018, Mytex Polymers became the global manufacturer of FUNCSTER™ pultruded, long glass reinforced injection molding grade Polypropylene. FUNCSTER™ LFGPP has long been known for its high quality and glass dispersion, making it ideal for usage in structural applications, either under the hood or used in conjunction with other materials.​

The expanded product offering gives customers a one-stop shop for polyolefins coupled with top-notch customer support. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical Group, we have something most of our competitors can only dream of – access to expert, research & development capabilities, and resources of one of the world’s largest and most successful chemical companies. With a strong record of proven performance, Mytex Polymers sets the standard for quality, innovation, consistency and cost-efficiency.​

Job Purpose

The Maintenance Technician - Apprentice is an entry level position responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining the various systems and components of the Company’s machinery and equipment of the production line.

Principal Accountabilities

• Investigate and correct production line problems.

• Observe and listen to machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.

• Inspect and troubleshoot parts and make recommendations in a timely manner.

• Utilize hand tools, gauges and instruments to determine source of problems.

• Propose repair ideas to Supervisor and develop repair plan.

• Perform general and preventative maintenance and repair.

• Review production schedule to determine appropriate maintenance schedule for equipment.

• Inspect for visual flaws, lubricate machines as necessary.

• Perform lock out/tag out procedures.

• Complete and retain maintenance logs.

• Support Maintenance Supervisor as directed.

• Maintain a helpful and friendly working relationship with fellow employees.

• Comply with all applicable customer, safety, ISO/IATF 16949 QMS, and ISO14001 EMS requirements.

• Participate in on call emergency schedule as assigned.

• Perform any other duties as assigned .

Knowledge / Skills / Experience

• Professional skill and knowledge of manufacturing process of our product.

• Ability to professionally and efficiently correspond with leadership via phone and email.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to interact in a personable, professional and courteous manner to all.

• Ability to self-manage multiple projects and deadlines in an accurate and timely fashion.

• Maintenance of Mytex information in a confidential manner.

• Pursue constant improvement of customer service and professional skills

• Education: High school degree and in active pursuit of an Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two year college or technical school.

• Experience: 1+ year’s maintaining manufacturing type equipment.

• Familiar with conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical components.

• Ability to lift/move up to 60lbs.

• Ability to single lift up to 60 lbs. and team lift up to 120 lbs.

• Ability to twist, bend, push, pull and squat.

• Ability to stand, walk for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours per shift.

Pay Transparency (complete highlighted sections)

• The salary range for this position is $ 20.50 - $22.75 per hour. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

• Competitive Benefits

• Benefits begin on DAY 1!

• Employee Assistance Programs

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

EEO Statement

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation values diversity in the workplace, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.