Maintenance Mechanic A

Evonik group; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Group in Little Rock, AR, is seeking a Plant Mechanic/Maintenance Technician to perform specialized maintenance across multiple crafts with significant expertise in building systems and equipment history.

You will support the Maintenance Supervisor, troubleshoot and repair plant equipment including baghouses, calciners, pumps, belts, and conveyors, while adhering to safety standards and PPE requirements. Strong reading and written communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and understand work and safety instructions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Maintenance Supervisor in accordance with company policies and regulations.
• Maintain/repair plant equipment such as baghouses, calciners, fans, pumps, tanks, conveyors, and other listed equipment.
• Maintain all tools used in the plant environment.
• Always work safely and wear required PPE (safety glasses, steel-toe boots, hardhat, earplugs).
• Report unsafe conditions and downtime to the Supervisor.
• Troubleshoot in the work area and communicate any issues promptly.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Description Summary

Performs specialized maintenance and repair services in either multiple crafts (such as electrical, carpentry, welding, plumbing, sheet metal, painting, and millwrighting), or in a single craft but with significant, specialized expertise. Has a sound understanding of the maintenance history of the building, equipment, and other facilities to be maintained.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Maintenance Supervisor, in compliance with Porocel policies, organizational goals, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain/repair all plant equipment and machinery Baghouses, Calciners, Fans, Pumps, Tubs, Tanks, Conveyors, Belt Dryers, Mills, Screens, Bucket Elevators, Blowers, Mixers, Extruders , Activators, conveying systems, etc.
• Maintain all tools, to be used in plant environment.
• Always Work safely.
• Report anything found to be unsafe to your Supervisor; always wear your safety equipment (safety glasses, steel toe boots, hardhat, and earplugs) and any other PPE, as required.
• Troubleshoot in your work area, communicating with your Supervisor, of any downtime or any trouble that you may have.
• Must have communication skills, verbal as well as written.
• Other duties as assigned by Plant Manager and Production Dept. Head.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have at least a high school diploma/GED
• Drivers License is required
• Experience operating Forklifts Preferred.
• 2-3 years of Plant Mechanic Maintenance work.
• Ability to do some minor welding preferred
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend work and safety instructions and directions.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

What we offer At Evonik, you’re part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow’s medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you’ll play an essential part in helping the world’s most essential industries succeed. Our success hinges on a diversity of ideas powered by people, not egos. Whether you’re a scientist or engineer, new to the team or established, in business, production, or anything in between – we cheer each other on. Because we believe we can do anything. Explore everything. And Be Part of Something Special! Find out more about the many benefits we offer: https://www.evonik.com/en/careers/why.html Meet the team and get to know the people behind Evonik: https://www.evonik.com/en/news/meet-the-team.html

This is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems. If you join us, we’ll expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution.