Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician - Plastic Extrusion & Recycling Systems

Location: Elkhart, Indiana

Department: Operations

Reports to: General Manager

About Supersede

At Supersede, we're crafting waves of change with sustainable building materials. As a fast-paced startup focused on innovation and environmental stewardship, we're looking for a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join our team and help us advance our manufacturing capabilities.

Position Overview

The Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of Supersede's production systems. This individual will be responsible for developing, documenting, training, and executing all maintenance activities-both preventative and reactive-across extrusion, pelletizing, grinding, sawing, and CNC routing equipment.

In addition, this role will support the specification, procurement, installation, and startup of new manufacturing equipment as the company expands operations. The Maintenance Technician will begin training in Phoenix, Arizona and will support equipment startup and ongoing operations at Elkhart, Indiana. Occasional travel (up to 25%) between sites is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and implement preventative maintenance (PM) programs for all manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Perform reactive maintenance and troubleshooting on extrusion, pelletizing, grinding, sawing, and CNC routing systems to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Safely work with and troubleshoot high-voltage electrical systems, electric motors, control panels, and PLC-based equipment.
• Support equipment specification, RFQ creation, vendor selection, procurement, installation, and commissioning of new machinery.
• Utilize CAD software to review and update mechanical and electrical drawings as part of maintenance and modification projects.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve machine reliability, process performance, and operator safety.
• Train operators and team members on proper equipment operation and maintenance practices.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, spare parts, and equipment documentation.
• Oversee facility maintenance, including compressed air, HVAC, hydraulic power units, and general utilities.
• Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives aimed at reducing downtime, increasing productivity, and enhancing sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience maintaining industrial equipment in a plastic extrusion, recycling, or related manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair high-voltage systems, motors, sensors, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs and experience with electrical schematics and control logic.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent) for mechanical and electrical layouts.
• Experience with equipment installation, alignment, and startup, including project management and vendor coordination.
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance systems, reliability engineering concepts, and spare parts management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to train and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and adapt to changing startup priorities.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to support equipment installations and new site startups.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental responsibility.

Why Join Our Team

At Supersede, we value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to sustainability. You'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic startup environment where your contributions directly shape our products and processes. We offer competitive compensation and the chance to grow with our company as we redefine building materials.