Industrial Maintenance Technician

Celanese; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Celanese is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair equipment for extrusion and compounding processes, ensuring safe operating conditions.

The role involves diagnosing breakdowns, performing preventative maintenance, and completing related documentation, with a focus on teamwork and adherence to safety protocols. Opportunities to contribute to process reliability exist within a global chemistry company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Minimum 2 years of verifiable industrial maintenance work experience preferred.
• Experience in troubleshooting manufacturing equipment (welding, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems).
• Experience using computers for documentation and record-keeping.
• Welding and machinist experience is a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude with industrial electronics (3 phase motors, motor controls, PLCs, drives, HMI).
• Ability to work with limited supervision and prioritize tasks.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Determine causes of equipment breakdowns and fix within scope; escalate when needed with resolution ideas.
• Respond to work orders and unplanned maintenance during shift.
• Use hand and powered tools, testing equipment for breakdowns and preventative maintenance.
• Follow scheduled preventive maintenance and report repairs outside scope.
• Maintain a safe, clean working environment.
• Read and interpret manuals and work orders for maintenance tasks.
• Close work orders and document equipment testing.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical testing equipment

Computers for documentation

Job description

Join our team as an Industrial Maintenance Technician. This position positively impacts our extrusion and compounding processes by maintaining and repairing equipment to ensure safe operating conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Determining the cause of equipment breakdowns; fixing the issues within scope of role. When necessary, escalating issues to the appropriate next level including ideas for resolving the problem.
• Responding to work orders and unplanned maintenance requests during shift.
• Regularly using hand tools, powered tools, electronic testing equipment or other means to repair breakdowns, perform preventative maintenance, complete work orders and check equipment.
• Following scheduled preventive maintenance procedures and reporting any necessary repairs that fall outside of preventative maintenance.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Reading and interpreting equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Completing documentation related to closing work orders and equipment testing.

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Minimum 2 years of verifiable Industrial Maintenance work experience preferred.
• Experience in the following areas preferred:
  • Troubleshooting manufacturing equipment including welding, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  • Experience using computers for documentation
  • Welding and machinist experience
• Mechanical aptitude including experience with industrial electronics, IE: 3 phase motors, motor control systems, AC and DC drives, PLC’s, heater controls, HMI, etc.
• Ability to prioritize work as well as work well with others
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Environmental and physical requirements of this position include but aren't limited to:
  • Overtime
  • Working at elevated heights
  • Standing, walking and climbing stairs and ladders
  • Regular crouching
  • Ability to wear a partial respirator to protect against dust and fumes

Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2024 net sales of $10.3 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

Celanese is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Celanese does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.