Molding Maintenance - Maintenance Apprentice

Lee's Summit, MO, USA

Posted Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00 AM

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A STABLE, PEOPLE-FOCUSED EMPLOYER WHERE YOU CAN BUILD A CAREER? POLYTAINERS MAY BE A FIT FOR YOU!

Polytainers, Inc. is a plastic manufacturing company that produces plastic food containers used for primarily the dairy industry. We have, and will continue to be, a people-focused company that places emphasis on career growth, cross-training, employee development, and extraordinary results. With a rich, 50-year history, we are excited about the future and are looking for people who are enthusiastic about establishing a career in a manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Molding Maintenance Supervisor, the maintenance apprentice is an exciting new opportunity. This position is an entry level position to learn and develop into a maintenance technician within a plastic manufacturing environment. The individual will learn about maintenance on injection molding machines and other various maintenance technologies.

This is a day shift position. The hours for this position are Monday - Friday from 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.

• Learn and understand mechanical work.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks including cleaning and lubrication.
• Identify and learn to use mechanic tools.
• Learn Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Electrical.
• Learn to read schematics and machine drawings.
• Understand Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies.
• Understand OSHA safety requirements.
• Store and appropriately organize all maintenance parts using a systemized organization process.
• Learn to utilize a CMMS system to document work and requisition parts.
• Learn to use basic powered equipment (i.e., forklift, scissor lift, table saw, grinder, wire wheel, drill press).
• Keep updated and organized documentation for the ordering, handling, and usage of parts, equipment, and supplies.

Educational Requirements: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Minimum Experience/Field: At least six months of work experience required. Mechanical aptitude preferred.

Communication

Skills:

Proven track record working with people and problem resolution and strong interpersonal, collaboration skills.

Polytainers is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Polytainers is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. Polytainers is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.