Industrial Maintenance Mechanic I — Hands-On Growth

Workable; Eddyville (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Chlorum's Eddyville Chlor-alkali facility is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic I to support safe, reliable, and efficient operation of mechanical equipment. This developing role provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and a pathway for progression within the maintenance organization.

You will perform planned and corrective maintenance, inspect pumps and gearboxes, use precision tools, and document findings in the CMMS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Industrial maintenance diploma or equivalent mechanical maintenance experience.
• Ability to safely use industrial hand and power tools.
• Ability to learn mechanical maintenance techniques including bearing, seal, coupling, alignment, and precision‑measurement fundamentals.
• Ability to follow written maintenance procedures, job plans, drawings, and safety requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn from experienced maintenance personnel.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a maintenance team in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and corrective mechanical maintenance in accordance with approved procedures and job plans.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, valves, couplings, and other assigned mechanical equipment.
• Use precision‑measurement tools and approved bearing, seal, and coupling installation methods.
• Perform basic equipment alignment, torqueing, belt and chain adjustment, and mechanical condition checks.
• Assist experienced maintenance personnel with equipment troubleshooting, repair, installation, and maintenance activities.
• Apply lockout/tagout, line‑breaking, confined‑space, fall‑protection, rigging, and chemical‑safety controls as required for assigned work.
• Verify parts and materials before installation and protect equipment components from contamination or damage.
• Document maintenance findings, measurements, materials used, and as‑found/as‑left equipment conditions within the CMMS.
• Identify and escalating abnormal wear, leakage, looseness, damaged equipment, or work that exceeds assigned qualifications.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
• Stop work and notify supervision when field conditions differ from the approved work plan or create an unsafe condition.
• Participate in training and hands‑on development activities designed to build mechanical‑maintenance proficiency and support career progression.
• Perform other mechanical maintenance duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tool proficiency

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Industrial maintenance diploma or equivalent

Tools

Industrial hand & power tools

Precision‑measurement tools

Bearing/seal/coupling installation methods

Job description

Chlorum's Eddyville Chlor-alkali facility is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic I to support safe, reliable, and efficient operation of mechanical equipment. This developing role provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and a pathway for progression within the maintenance organization.

You will perform planned and corrective maintenance, inspect pumps and gearboxes, use precision tools, and document findings in the CMMS.