1st Class Mechanic

BASF Personal Care; McIntyre (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join BASF's Catalyst team as a 1st Class Mechanic in McIntyre, GA. This full-time union position entails installing and repairing complex equipment in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant mechanical experience. Enjoy a competitive hourly pay rate and comprehensive benefits under the collective bargaining agreement. At BASF, your growth connects directly with our success.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with rotating equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work on ladders or scaffolds and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Basic computer skills to access CMMS information.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, and repair complex equipment.
• Perform fabrication, assembly, welding, and pipefitting as needed.
• Complete routine paperwork and inspect equipment for quality.

Skills

Fabrication

Welding

Equipment Repair

Safety Practices

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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McIntyre GA

We are looking for a 1st Class Mechanic to join our Catalyst team in McIntyre GA.

Now hiring! 1st Class Mechanic

McIntyre GA

We are looking for a 1st Class Mechanic to join our Catalyst team in McIntyre GA.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Catalysts division is the global market leader in catalyst technologies. The division develops and produces mobile emissions catalysts as well as process catalysts and offers precious metals trading, recycling and related products and 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 tools and 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 under United 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.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact [e-mail] to report fraud.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Personal Care Product Manufacturing

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