Maintenance Mechanic

The Maintenance Mechanic will perform a variety of preventative, routine and emergency tasks for the upkeep and sustaining of plant machinery and infrastructure used to produce high performance pigments. Support production facility that runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week to meet customer demands. Maintenance mechanics will follow all work instructions, equipment procedures, quality standards, general maintenance standards and safety rules and regulations.

Maintenance Mechanics will safely maintain equipment, machinery and infrastructure required to satisfy customer requirements.

• Independently repair equipment and machinery by researching equipment files, removing defective parts, dismantling devices, and making required adjustments (utilize hoist, cranes, power tools and other non-power tools).
• Accurately record time, activities, and goods movements for all maintenance work orders (MWO) using supplied system. Ensure proper documentation by revising specifications as needed.
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments
• Participate and support the facility preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Actively participate in company programs designed to improve general working conditions such as Safety Programs, 5S and Lean manufacturing,
• All other duties as assigned.

WORK EVIRONMENT

Industrial Chemical Manufacturing. Acid protective clothing, eye protection, hearing protection, hazardous dust mask, and full-face air purification mask will be required as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

POSTITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 40 hours per week. 24-hour coverage will be mandatory for a 7-day period on a rotational basis. Overtime will be required as needed.

REQUIRED - High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 5 years or equivalent experience in an industrial maintenance environment.

PREFERRED – Technical School graduate degree / certification.