Maintenance Journeyman

Ingevity; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingevity is seeking a Maintenance/Industrial Tech in Covington, KY to perform repair, maintenance and overhauls on industrial and automotive equipment. The role requires reading drawings, handling high-pressure systems, and collaborating with teams to keep operations running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus NCCER Level 4 IMM or a Millwright/Pipefitter Journeyman certification and 4+ years of relevant experience. Shift and weekend work are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• NCCER Level 4 Industrial Maintenance Mechanic with 4+ years experience, or Millwright/Pipefitter Journeyman certification.
• Strong math/physics understanding relevant to equipment.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills; shift/weekend work required.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair, maintenance, overhaul and service on industrial and automotive equipment.
• Analyze jobs, layout work, procure materials, diagnose and remedy trouble.
• Work with high pressure steam lines and hydraulic control systems; install and maintain.
• Read drawings, blueprints, diagrams and manuals.
• Make, shrink and press fits using heat as necessary.
• Lubricate mechanical equipment during repairs, overhauls or installation.
• Operate cranes.
• Apply math, mechanics and physics to make measurements.
• Maintain safe work practices and housekeeping at all times.
• Assist in on-the-job training and ensure quality of work.
• Welding, tinning, machinist work, carpentry and instrumentation as needed.
• Maintain good housekeeping.

Skills

Math skills

Physics understanding

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

NCCER Level 4 Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Millwright Journeyman

Pipefitter Journeyman

Job description

Job Family Group:

Manufacturing Operations

Are you ready to do something remarkable? Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people’s lives? Meet Ingevity.

At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.

Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person’s unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world.

Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we’d love for you to join Ingevity!

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT INGEVITY

• Perform repair, maintenance, overhaul and service work on industrial and automotive equipment
• Analyze and understand jobs assigned, layout work, procure necessary materials, diagnose and remedy trouble as noted or when breakdowns occur
• Work with high pressure steam lines and hydraulic control systems including installation and maintenance
• Understand the general principle of operation of all equipment serviced
• Cut, rig, thread, fit, install, align, dismantle, remove, reaper, connect and maintain a variety of pipe with various fittings, gaskets, valves and handers throughout the Carbon Department as directed by supervision
• Read, interpret and work from drawings, blueprints, sketches, diagrams and manuals
• Make, shrink and press fits using heat as necessary
• Lubricate mechanical equipment being repaired, overhauled or installed
• Operate cranes
• Apply principles of mathematics, mechanics and physics in making measurements, rigging and repairing equipment
• Other duties as assigned
• Performs any auxiliary task or work necessary to prepare and accomplish Carbon Plant Maintenance which may require some work of other craft using basic knowledge such as: welding, tinning, machinist work, carpentry, and instrumentation
• Assist in on the job training of assigns duties, inspects and approves jobs as they are completed
• Simple knowledge or skills of another craft such as in general welding, Tinner, Machinist, Carpenter, Instrument Mechanic, lubrication, and types of simple maintenance work
• Ability to self-direct while working on jobs
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe work practices and procedures at all times

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least one of the following;
• Millwright Journeyman card, or
• Pipefitter Journeyman card, or
• Completed the NCCER Level 4 Industrial Maintenance Mechanic program with 4+ years of industrial related maintenance experience.
• Strong skills in math and understanding of physics as pertains to equipment
• Excellent communication, team player, consensus building, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Shift work and weekend work are required.

Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect – a culture where everyone belongs.

Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.