Maintenance Mechanic

McIntosh, AL (Onsite)

We are looking for a Maintenance Mechanic (Millwright) to join our Performance Chemicals team in McIntosh, AL.

Come create chemistry with us!

As an innovative partner, BASF’s Performance Chemicals division offers chemicals for various customer industries, such as plastics, automotive, refining, lubricants, oilfield and mining. Our highly qualified and experienced team with outstanding market knowledge as well as our innovation platform and application know-how ensure our technological competence to provide excellent solutions to our customers.

This position is intended to help ensure stability in critical mechanical skills and provide the site with experienced maintenance talent capable of supporting safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

The Mechanic (Millwright) will perform skilled mechanical maintenance work, including troubleshooting, repairing, installing, aligning, and maintaining industrial equipment. Core skills being sought include millwright experience, and general mechanical experience preferred.

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you create chemistry by...

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment used in site operations.


• Perform millwright tasks such as laser alignment, runout checks, bearing replacement, seal replacement, equipment troubleshooting, and torquing.


• Replace and service lip seals, mechanical seals, packing, and stuffing boxes.


• Support maintenance work on pumps, blowers, couplings, belts, sheaves, bearings, valves, and related mechanical components.


• Perform alignment tasks using straight edge and laser alignment methods, including soft foot checks as required.


• Demonstrate safe and effective use of hand tools, power tools, precision tools, rigging equipment, and mechanical maintenance equipment.


• Work as part of BASF, contractor, or mixed maintenance crews as operational needs require.


• Follow site safety expectations, work procedures, and applicable labor agreement requirements.


• Perform other maintenance duties assigned based on operational and business needs.

If you...

Possess a HS Diploma with a minimum of 5 years of experience in chemical plant operations with strong knowledge of plant functions and processes. Candidates must also have verified millwright experience and demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:

• Laser alignment


• Runout checks


• Bearing replacement


• Seal replacement, including lip seals, mechanical seals, and packing/stuffing box work


• Mechanical equipment troubleshooting


• Torquing

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible


• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options


• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members


• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)


• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages


• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive


• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.


• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens


• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.