2nd shift Maintenance Technician

"We connect science to life for a better future."

With 50,000 patents, 20,000 employees and 58 locations worldwide, LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth, LG Chem endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.

LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947.​​ From the infrangible facial cream lid to the world’s most advanced batteries, LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio, LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics, specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.

Beyond a chemical company, LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing, maintaining and adjusting all machinery and equipment in a safe manner within the plant. He or she also troubleshoots problems dealing with machines. In addition, he or she is responsible for any other task the Maintenance Supervisor deems necessary.

This will be a 2nd shift position, Monday - Friday from 3:00pm - 11:30pm. Occasional overtime may be required.

Essential Functions:

• Perform facility maintenance including basic plumbing, HVAC, and electrical.


• Diagnose forklift issues and breakdowns, obtain technical and parts information to repair industrial equipment


• Repair and maintain all plant machinery and equipment such as mixers, production equipment, etc.


• Adjust and replace parts in machines or equipment


• Inspect all machinery and equipment


• Order parts for machinery and equipment


• Fabricate new equipment when needed


• Install any equipment needed


• Train new Maintenance Technicians


• Complete unscheduled downtime records


• Perform total productive maintenance (TPM) tasks as scheduled and understands actions to take when the TPM schedule cannot be met.


• Lock and unlock plant, verifying that all equipment and water /steam sources are turned off during lock up procedure


• Maintain a clean work area


• Understands the importance of Universal Waste Recycling and follows the procedures in EMS category 8.0 for Battery, Oils, and fluorescent Lamp recycling.


• Reduce utility consumption


• Submit new and/or reactivated gages and calibration standards to Gage Control


• May be responsible for handling hazardous waste


• Perform Lockout -Tagout


• Consult the Maintenance Supervisor to determine critical spare parts for any new or modified equipment


• Consult affected team members at all locations on any new, repaired, modified equipment, process so similar equipment/ processes are also considered.


• Send email to other maintenance shifts at that facility of any Down Time on Equipment concerns when possible


• Knows how to locate and use the maintenance guides on the Uniseal Intranet.


• React to emergency response actions as specified in the Emergency Action Plan 

Skills / Competencies

• Able to use electrical testing equipment including multimeters and circuit testers


• Excellent organizational skills


• Excellent problem-solving skills


• Strong training skills


• Time management skills

Education:

High School Diploma

Experience:

• 2 years of Maintenance experience required


• Manufacturing and/or production experience preferred

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work requires exposure to manufacturing environment operations, such as moving equipment, noise, fumes, vibrations, dust, etc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.