Maintenance Mechanic – Boost Uptime, Overtime, On-Site

Mitsubishi Chemical Methacrylates Ltd; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start Day 1

Employee Assistance Programs

Learning & development programs

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Methacrylates in Memphis, TN is seeking a skilled maintenance mechanic to assure reliable equipment operation. The role focuses on preventative and predictive maintenance, aiming to elevate uptime and reduce downtime through safe, efficient repairs.

The ideal candidate has several years in chemical plant maintenance, knowledge of OSHA rules, and the ability to read schematics. The job offers growth towards an A‑level mechanic and includes overtime and EMS compliance as part

Qualifications

• Three or more years’ experience in maintaining a chemical plant.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety rules.
• Obtain a Work Keys score.
• Read/interpret mechanical drawings (single line, schematic, P&ID).
• Use basic hand tools and shop tools.
• Measure, sketch, fabricate, install threaded pipe.
• Knowledge of safe access to work including scaffolding.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment by using safe work procedures daily and advising proper guidelines for the purchase, installation, and safe maintenance of mechanical equipment on the plant site.
• Assist in diagnosis of problems to a root cause failure and facilitate repairs as needed.
• Provide expertise to help develop reliability improvements and then assist with implementing approved projects.
• Focus on continuous improvement to achieve reduction in downtime for mechanical activities.
• Installation, repair, and maintenance of pumps and associated equipment.
• Installation, service, and repair of all mechanical seal types.
• Utilize the work order system to track and complete daily job duties.
• Complete all other mechanical responsibilities as assigned by the Methacrylates Maintenance Supervisor.
• Support and comply with EMS requirements.

Skills

Chemical plant maintenance

OSHA safety knowledge

Work Keys

Read schematics

Basic hand tools

Pumps and seals

Mechanical measurements

Tools

Computer systems for technical docs

Job description

Mitsubishi Chemical Methacrylates in Memphis, TN is seeking a skilled maintenance mechanic to assure reliable equipment operation. The role focuses on preventative and predictive maintenance, aiming to elevate uptime and reduce downtime through safe, efficient repairs.

The ideal candidate has several years in chemical plant maintenance, knowledge of OSHA rules, and the ability to read schematics. The job offers growth towards an A‑level mechanic and includes overtime and EMS compliance as part