Maintenance Technician

About Us

Elementis is a global specialty chemical company, with 1,300 employees operating 17 manufacturing sites across the globe. At Elementis, we bring a distinctive combination of expertise, innovation, and teamwork to every formulation challenge. We create high-value specialty additives that enhance the performance of our customers' products and make a positive change in the world. Combining our leading positions in the science of materials flow, surface modification, and formulation with access to unique natural materials, Elementis delivers unique chemistry, sustainable solutions to customers in a wide range of markets, including cosmetics, anti-perspirants, decorative and industrial coatings, automotive and ceramics.

Job Description Summary

Job Description

• Maintain, troubleshoot, install, remove, replace, and perform preventative maintenance on the following types of industrial equipment.
  • Pumps, which include, but are not limited to, centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, and air operated diaphragm pumps.
  • Fans, blowers, and dust collectors.
  • Belt driven and gear box driven rotary equipment.
  • Air compressors
  • Any additional manufacturing equipment
• Detect minor and/or major problems by troubleshooting and performing diagnostic tests.
• Plan, coordinate and execute smaller scale projects as assigned.
• Partner with and assist the plant engineer to plan, coordinate, and execute larger scale projects and capital projects.
• Work on piping and pipe fitting to include PVC, threading of 2” and less.
• Fulfill all preventative maintenance per the site PM program, make suggestions regarding scheduling as necessary.
• Keep accurate and clear records of repairs, routine industrial maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Meet and escort outside vendors
• Weld smaller parts/machines when necessary.
• Order supplies as needed and to maintain build to levels of onsite stocked inventory.
• Collaborate with plant engineer to provide insight and suggestions to SOPs.
• Adherent to all safety standards
• All other tasks assigned by supervisors/managers

Additional Job Description

Education: HS Diploma or equivalent required, associate degree or relevant certifications in maintenance/industrial technology and high-pressure boiler license preferred

Experience: 2 years’ industrial maintenance in manufacturing environment

Special Requirements and Independency: Attention to detail is a must, be familiar with the routine operation of manufacturing equipment and quickly spot unusual occurrences.

Traveling Required: None

Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift to 50 lbs., stand, walk, reach, stoop, squat, climb ramps & stairs, push and pull, reach at or below waist level and occasionally overhead, drive (forklift), hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds (machinery alarms).

*Fit for duty physical is required for this position

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Elementis does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, arrest record, citizenship or other category protected by federal, state or local laws.  

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