Maintenance Mechanic — Growth, Benefits, Onsite Role

Kemira; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life/disability insurance

401k retirement plan (company match)

Job summary

Kemira is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for our Augusta, GA location. This role executes all assigned work safely and efficiently, provides feedback on preventive maintenance, and participates in plant utility operations.

You will respond to emergencies, modify equipment, and support capital projects while contributing to a safe, productive work environment. Responsibilities include preventing downtime with preventive maintenance, documenting work, repairing and installing equipment, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of experience in chemical manufacturing preferred.
• 2 years of vocational school/technical training strongly preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and math and reading comprehension skills.
• Experience in SAP or CMMS.
• Experience with laser alignment and vibration data collection.
• Experience in operation of cranes, man lifts, and other equipment as needed.
• Non-code welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Complying with all safe work practices and using PPE.
• Completing preventative maintenance work and providing feedback on issues.
• Completing all required documentation.
• Repairing and installing equipment as needed.
• Troubleshooting mechanical and processing issues.
• Rebuilding centrifugal pumps including mechanical seals, shafts, and bearings.
• Replacing damaged piping from 1 inch up to 12 inches in diameter.
• Replacing and rebuilding gearboxes as needed.
• Aligning pumps, gearboxes, and motors.
• Participating in mobile first responder team where applicable.
• Managing input to work orders and notifications in SAP.
• Completing labor hour time confirmations in SAP.
• Assisting in managing the MRO parts warehouse for mechanic items.
• Operating plant utility systems such as boiler, chiller, cooling towers, compressed air, fire water, chemical feed system.
• Painting and labeling equipment and piping; carpentry work as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Mathematical comprehension

Technical troubleshooting

Crane/Man lift operation

Non-code welding

Laser alignment

Vibration data collection

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2–3 years vocational/technical training

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

Kemira is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for our Augusta, GA location. This role executes all assigned work safely and efficiently, provides feedback on preventive maintenance, and participates in plant utility operations.

You will respond to emergencies, modify equipment, and support capital projects while contributing to a safe, productive work environment. Responsibilities include preventing downtime with preventive maintenance, documenting work, repairing and installing equipment, and