Machinery Maintenance Specialist

Brenntag; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plan options

401(k)

Job summary

Brenntag North America, Inc. is hiring a Maintenance Operator to oversee the performance and maintenance of large production machinery in Durham, NC. This role requires hands-on mechanical work, preventive maintenance, and quick problem solving to minimize downtime.

You will inspect, repair, and replace parts, coordinate with managers for scheduled service, and maintain accurate records. The ideal candidate has substantial manufacturing experience and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Some vocational or equivalent experience preferred.
• At least 10 years experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.
• Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
• Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
• Repairs machines quickly and efficiently.
• Prepares reports documenting work performed.
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
• Collaborates with product manager or plant engineer regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
• Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confer with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Brenntag North America, Inc. is hiring a Maintenance Operator to oversee the performance and maintenance of large production machinery in Durham, NC. This role requires hands-on mechanical work, preventive maintenance, and quick problem solving to minimize downtime.

You will inspect, repair, and replace parts, coordinate with managers for scheduled service, and maintain accurate records. The ideal candidate has substantial manufacturing experience and strong teamwork and communication skills.