Lockland Maintenance Mechanic, More than 1 Yr

About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose.  

Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz’s technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. We are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology. Our technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints.  

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employ 4,500 individuals. Our shared culture is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages not only employees’ heads and hands and – uniquely – their hearts.  

Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai.  

For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com. 

Maintenance Mechanic

Lockland, Ohio

About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose.

Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz’s technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. We are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology. Our technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employ 4,500 individuals. Our shared culture is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages not only employees’ heads and hands and – uniquely – their hearts.

Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai.

For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Mechanic will be based at our Lockland, Ohio facility. The primary responsibility of this role is to troubleshoot and repair mechanical and basic electrical issues that arise during the course of a manufacturing shift. In addition, the Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for performing preventive maintenance (PMs) and equipment inspections as assigned by the Maintenance Manager, and for completing additional work as directed by the Shift Supervisor to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with safety rules and regulations, attends safety meetings and training, inspects work area for hazards/deficiencies and initiates actions to correct them. Reports injury/illness and/or environmental incidents.

• Troubleshoot and repair rotating equipment, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical power distribution, packaging equipment, and utilities to the plant.
• Perform and document routine PM’s and all daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual inspections of production and packaging equipment.
• Perform and document routine PM’s and all daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual inspections of production and packaging equipment.
• Assist the Shift Supervisors in meeting the daily goals as established by Plant Manager.

• Assist the Shift Supervisors in meeting the daily goals as established by Plant Manager.

• Perform all other tasks assigned by Maintenance Manager.

Required Experience:

• A minimum of five years as a Maintenance Mechanic or Maintenance Certificate from accredited program.
• Familiarity with industrial electrical maintenance and general aptitude for mechanical troubleshooting.
• Basic Word and Excel knowledge
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with batch processing and milling operations.

Hours/Shift:

• Must be able to work second or third shift as assigned.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed to support production demands.
• Consistent and reliable attendance is required to meet operational needs.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand and walk for 8–10 hours per shift on concrete floors.
• Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Regularly required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 lbs., and occasionally up to 55 lbs.
• Must be able to climb under, and into equipment as required to perform troubleshooting and repairs.
• Manual dexterity to operate hand tools, machines, and computers.
• Must have adequate vision to inspect parts and read instructions (corrective lenses permitted).
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as needed.

Work Conditions:

• Exposure to varying temperatures (hot, cold, humid) depending on season and location.
• Moderate to loud noise levels requiring hearing protection in designated areas.
• Work involves proximity to moving mechanical parts, forklifts, and production equipment.
• May involve occasional exposure to dust, fumes, or chemicals, with appropriate PPE provided.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Vibrantz Technologies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Work Hours & Shift Assignment

• This is a full-time hourly position.
• Shift assignments are awarded through the job bid process and based on seniority.
• Must be available to work overtime as needed, including weekends

Benefits

Vibrantz Technologies offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Pension plan
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Vibrantz Technologies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Location

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Vibrantz Technologies Inc. (“Vibrantz”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.