Maintenance Mechanic

Sterling Specialty Chemicals, LLC; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Specialty Chemicals, LLC is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot processing equipment, and manage SAP CMMS work orders. The role requires strong problem-solving abilities and experience with chemical manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities include repairing equipment, maintaining documentation, and supporting MRO warehouse operations. A minimum of 5 years in chemical maintenance plus technical training is expected, with emphasis

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or strongly preferred.
• 2-year vocational training preferred for maintenance roles.
• At least 5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safe work practices and PPE requirements.
• Complete preventative maintenance and report issues.
• Complete required documentation.
• Repair and install equipment as needed.
• Troubleshoot hardware and processing issues.
• Manage inputs to work orders and notifications in SAP.
• Complete labor hour confirmations in SAP.
• Assist in managing the MRO parts warehouse.

Skills

Communication skills

Math & reading comprehension

Troubleshooting skills

SAP CMMS experience

Laser alignment tools

Pump troubleshooting

Blower troubleshooting

Mixer troubleshooting

Gearbox troubleshooting

Actuated valve repair

Ground/equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year vocational school technical training

Minimum 5 years’ experience in chemical maintenance

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

The primary responsibilities and accountabilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Comply with all safe work practices, use proper PPE, fall protection equipment, etc.
• Complete preventative maintenance work and provide feedback on any issues
• Complete all required documentation
• Repair and install equipment as needed
• Troubleshoot hardware and processing issues
• Manage input to work orders and notifications in SAP
• Complete labor hour confirmations in SAP
• Assist in managing the MRO parts warehouse.

Education, Qualifications, & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-year vocational school technical training strongly preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in chemical manufacturing maintenance required

Competencies and Skills Required

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good math and reading comprehension skills
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Experience in SAP or use of other Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) preferred
• Experience in use of modern tools such as laser alignment, vibration data collection, etc.
• Experience in different types of pump troubleshooting/repair
• Experience in blower troubleshooting/repair
• Experience in different types of mixer troubleshooting/repair
• Experience in gearbox troubleshooting/repair
• Experience in different types of actuated valve operation and repair
• Experience in operation of man lifts, and other ground equipment as needed