1st Class Mechanic

Basf venezolana, s.a.; Irwinton (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading chemical company as a 1st Class Mechanic, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining and repairing complex machinery. This position offers a dynamic work environment, focusing on safety and quality while utilizing your mechanical skills. You'll be part of a collaborative team committed to innovation and excellence, with opportunities for personal growth and career advancement. If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a supportive atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with rotating equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work with various lubricants and lift heavy parts.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and align complex equipment while diagnosing failures.
• Operate production equipment and inspect work for quality.

Skills

Welding

Pipefitting

Mechanical Repair

Equipment Alignment

Fabrication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Mechanic's Tools

Inspection Gages

CMMS Software

Job description

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Production, Maintenance & Technical Services

During your shift as a 1st Class Mechanic, you will

• Recognize and practice safe work habits in all facets of daily duties.
• Install, rearrange, and align complex equipment while diagnosing complex equipment failures.
• Dismantle, repair and reassemble complex equipment.
• Perform work in the mechanic's skill area such as fabrication, assembly, welding, burning,cutting and pipefitting. Cutting welding methods include - oxyacetylene, plasma arc,shielded arc, tungsten arc, flux cored, carbon arc cutting and gouging, and submerged arc.
• Occasionally perform work in other trades (pipefitter, rigger, rough carpentry, machinist, etc.).
• Complete routine paperwork as required.
• Use typical mechanic's toolsand inspection gages.
• Work from drawings, verbal instructions or sketches.
• Use involved shop math.
• Clean debris and lubricant from parts, work area and equipment.
• Operate production equipment to check work as required.
• Inspect own and others work for quality and dimensional requirements.
• Use typical tool room inspection equipment and gages.
• Read, comprehend, and execute tasks and concepts found in technical operating and maintenance manuals.
• Repair piping and valves. Install varying lengths of new pipe, valves, and control devices for equipment modification.
• Routinely rig equipment for lifting with either hoist or cranes.Load routinely run several thousand pounds.
• Use basic computer skills to access CMMS information.

If you...

• Hold a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Have prior experience working with rotating equipment or equivalent in a manufacturing environment.
• Are able to start, stop and operate all shop equipment.
• Can work with water soluble and oil-based lubricants.
• Are able to work on ladders, scaffolds and in pits and manually lift 50# intermittently (Heavier parts are lifted using other methods).

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

This is an Union position underUnited Steel Workers (USW)and is covered under the collective bargaining agreement. All benefits are outlined in this agreement.

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

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Pay transparency

The pay rate for this role is $34.44 per the Union's collective bargaining agreement.

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.

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