Journeyman

Synthomer; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Synthomer in Akron, Ohio seeks a full-time Maintenance Technician/Journeyman responsible for the daily operation of equipment and preventative maintenance. Candidates will must possess mechanical skills, and experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

The role involves installation, inspection, repairs and ensuring safety standards while working in a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits are offered including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. or more.
• Capable of working in a high-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Make mechanical repairs on various equipment.
• Ensure safety goals and practices are followed.

Skills

Mechanical repairs

Piping installation

Safety operation

Troubleshooting

Fabrication

Education

Journeymen’s Card or equivalent

2-Year Technical Degree

Trade School Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workday

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician/Journeyman

Business Unit: Performance Chemicals

Location: Akron

Department: Maintenance

Job Summary

This person will be responsible for maintaining daily operation of the equipment, preventative maintenance on process equipment and facility systems, providing emergency repairs as needed. This position will be responsible for installation of new equipment and inspection and repair of existing equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow safe work practices and support safety goals and objectives.
• Makes all necessary mechanical repairs on equipment, including replacement, repair and installation of sleeves, bearings, gears, shafts, pins, etc.
• Piping installation and ability to determine correct materials for each service.
• Can read and understand piping specification and engineering drawings.
• Safe operation of industrial equipment such as forklifts, hoists, etc.
• Machinery repair and installation.
• Troubleshoot and repair steam systems.
• Pump repair and installation.
• Steel and sheet metal fabrication.
• Maintains and improves preventative/predictive maintenance programs.
• Must be able to lift objects weighing 50 lbs. or more and/or frequent lift/carry 50 lbs. or more, employee must be able to work from all heights.

Qualifications

• Must have one of the following:
  • Journeymen’s Card
  • 2-Year Technical Degree, mechanical in nature
  • Trade School Certification, or equivalent
• Capable of working in a high paced environment
• Able to handle up to fifty (50) pounds and physical dexterity to assemble polymerization reactors
• Working knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft office, Workday)

Desirable Qualifications

• Familiar with ISO-9001 and Process Safety Management
• Certified Welder
• Steam system experience
• Electrical and Instrumentation experience
• 2-5 years’ experience in maintenance manufacturing environment preferably in a chemical / production facility

Benefits

• The company offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term and long term disability coverage as well as a 401 (k) savings plan.

Job Type: Full-time