Journeyman

Synthomer; Mogadore (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Synthomer in Ohio is seeking a maintenance technician to operate and maintain process and facility equipment, perform preventive and reactive maintenance, and install new equipment under moderate supervision. You will read prints and schematics, troubleshoot steam systems, weld and fabricate metal, support safety programs, and document work in SAP-PM.

Must have 3+ years in mechanical maintenance, a Journeyman card or two-year certification, and ability to lift 50 lb.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journeyman Card or two-year certification.
• Knowledge of distributive control system (DCS).
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels (written and oral).
• Self-directed and able to follow instructions, record data.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and E-Mail.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe work practices and support safety goals and objectives.
• Work from prints, diagrams, schematics, specifications and manuals to perform repairs.
• Perform mechanical repairs on equipment including sleeves, bearings, gears, shafts, pins, etc.
• Piping installation and material determination for each service.
• Read piping specifications and engineering drawings.
• Operate industrial equipment safely (forklifts, aerial lifts, hoists).
• Troubleshoot and repair steam systems; pump installation/repair.
• Steel and sheet metal fabrication; maintain preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
• Estimate tools/materials; ensure parts are available; complete SAP-PM data entry.
• Provide updates to Supervisor and cross-functional teams; train other technicians.

Skills

Effective communication

Self-directed

Read and follow instructions

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

High school or equivalent degree

Journeyman Card or two year certification

Tools

DCS

SAP-PM

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining daily operation of equipment, preventative maintenance on process equipment and facility systems, providing emergency repairs as needed with moderate supervision. Installs new equipment and inspects and repairs existing equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Follow safe work practices and support safety goals and objectives.
• Work from prints, diagrams, schematics, specifications, instructions, operations manuals, and manufacturer’s manuals and specifications, to perform scheduled and emergency repairs.
• 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, aerial lifts, scissors lifts, hoists, rigging, etc.
• Troubleshoot and repair steam systems.
• Pump repair and installation.
• Steel and sheet metal fabrication.
• Maintains and improves preventative/predictive maintenance programs.
• Estimate required tools and materials for assigned tasks; communicate and ensure parts, supplies, etc. are on hand for task.
• Take direction from work order system and complete work, including all required paperwork/data entry in SAP-PM.
• Communicate with Supervisor of issues as they arise and provide updates at shift change on work order status.
• Provide training to other technicians in areas of expertise.
• Communicate on a daily basis cross-functionally (Technical, Production, etc.).
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment through effective housekeeping.
• Appropriately respond to emergency situations.
• Support compliance efforts – RCMS, ISO, PSM, OSHA, etc.
• Manage time to effectively perform multiple job tasks safety and accurately.
• Complete logs, batch sheets, and other required paperwork.
• Attend meetings and training as required.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to work various shifts, including off shift or swing shift as required.
• Follow all EHS policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the areas of Safety, Quality, Cost, and Production.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements

Minimum years of experience: 3 years.

Type of experience needed: experience in mechanical maintenance in a manufacturing environment preferably.

Required Qualifications

• High school or equivalent degree.
• Journeyman Card or two year certification.
• Knowledge of distributive control system (DCS).
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization both written and orally.
• Must be self-directed.
• Working knowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel, E-Mail).
• Ability to follow instructions, record data.
• Able to lift and/or carry up to fifty (50) pounds and physical dexterity to assemble polymerization reactors.
• Ability to work at heights and walk on grating.
• Work in various climates (indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions).
• Stand and walk throughout assigned shift.
• Must be able to wear a respirator and other required PPE.
• Work in an environment with various chemicals on a daily basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Chemical Manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a HPWP.
• Familiar with ISO-9³ and Process Safety Management.
• Welding Certification and applicable experience; SMAW, GTAW, GMAW.
• Predictive maintenance experience – Vibration analysis, lubrication analysis, etc.
• Steam system experience preferable.
• Electrical and Instrumentation experience is a plus.
• Reading, Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Observation, Teamwork.
• Familiar with ISO-9³, Process Safety Management, RSMC, etc.
• Experience in SAP-PM (or other CMMS).