Associate, Maintenance

Avient; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can leverage your skills in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting. This role is vital for ensuring that equipment operates efficiently and effectively, contributing to the overall goals of the plant. You'll be responsible for a variety of tasks, including completing work orders, performing preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting mechanical devices. This innovative organization values collaboration and employee development, offering a supportive environment where you can thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference and enjoy hands-on work in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be capable of reading electrical schematics and troubleshooting electrical problems.
• Experience in installing and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders for building and repairing equipment efficiently.
• Perform preventive maintenance and maintain equipment in good operating condition.

Skills

Manual Dexterity

Quantitative Skills

Reading/Comprehension

Conflict Resolution Skills

Problem Solving Techniques

Education

Technical School Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Drill Press

Grinders

Band Saws

Cutting Torch

Welder

Pneumatic Tools

Job description

Job Summary

Position is responsible for complete work order requests to build and repair equipment as quickly and accurately as possible while keeping associated costs to a minimum; and preventive maintenance assignments maintaining all equipment in good operating condition to meet the plant’s goals.

Pay: Starting at $24.50 based on experience.

Shift: Mon-Fri 8 HR Shift availability. Sun-Sat. 12HR Day and Night availability.

Essential Functions

• Completes electrical projects; design and installs.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems and correct as required. Must be capable of reading electrical schematics.
• Troubleshoots mechanical devices in operation. Dismantles and examines devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments, repairs or replaces defective parts.
• Sets up and operates shop machinery such as drill press, grinders, band saws, cutting torch, welder, etc. Uses hand tools and pneumatic tools to modify or repair parts and equipment.
• Installs new or repairs/modify hydraulic and pneumatic equipment as needed.
• Operates the cooling water system.
• Research supplies, parts and machines needed to complete work orders.
• Orders part on the company computer system.
• Assists in organizing and maintaining an accurate inventory of parts.
• Performs and documents work orders and preventative maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Maintains and keeps track of workload and assignments. Completes and maintains all required paperwork, records, maintenance logs, documents, manuals, drawings, etc.
• Supports the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company.
• Follows applicable Safety, Health and Environmental rules and guidelines while performing any procedure.
• Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Personal Skills - Manual Dexterity
• Personal Skills - Quantitative Skills
• Personal Skills - Reading/Comprehension
• Personal Skills - Conflict Resolution Skills
• Technical School Degree or equivalent experience

Education and Experience

• Relevant Experience
• Manufacturing - Carpentry
• Manufacturing - Electrical
• Manufacturing - Welding/Brazing
• Manufacturing - Maintenance
• Manufacturing - Machine
• Manufacturing - Mechanical
• Manufacturing - Pneumatics
• Cross Functional - Problem Solving Techniques
• Manufacturing - Plumbing
• Manufacturing - Construction
• Manufacturing - Hydraulics
• Manufacturing - Industrial Operations

Physical Demands

• Requires standing, sitting, walking, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and climbing of steps and ladders.
• Must be able to use hands to handle and feel objects, or manipulate controls. Talk, see and hear.
• Typically work is in a plant environment where the noise level is high.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and occasionally handle up to 250 pounds.
• The environment is typically dusty and includes many toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Work environment includes many pieces of hazardous moving equipment.
• Requires the use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area (i.e. safety glasses and shoes, ear plugs, respirator, face shield, chemical suit, etc.).
• Work could be inside or outside and the typical noise level is loud.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. Frequently exposed to vibration. Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.

Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements

• Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.
• Security includes physical security and cyber security.

Who We Are

Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world.

Why Avient

Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve.

Avient Corporation is a drug-free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer.