Maintenance Mechanic III

Ascend Performance Materials; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

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Job summary

Ascend Performance Materials, a global leader in high-performance chemicals and plastics, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for the Pensacola, FL plant. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing production equipment, diagnosing mechanical issues, and performing preventive maintenance to ensure safe, reliable operations. The day shift runs Monday–Thursday, 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Overtime may be required. Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and SAP is preferred; NCCER Millwright certification

Qualifications

• Must have safety, environmental, and compliance knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret prints and drawings.
• Experience working with maintenance and operations personnel.
• Knowledge of rotating equipment such as pumps and gearboxes.

Responsibilities

• Perform work safely and efficiently to support plant operations.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment using standard procedures.
• Coordinate with operations and maintenance teams to improve reliability.
• Assist in updating JSAs and training others in tool use.
• Enter work orders and material reservations in SAP and track history.

Skills

Safety knowledge

Prints & drawings

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

NCCER Millwright - Certification Plus

Tools

SAP maintenance software

Job description

Job Title - Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description Overview

Ascend Performance Materials is a global leader in high-performance chemicals, fibers, and plastics, committed to enhancing quality of life through innovation. With fully integrated manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, we develop essential solutions that drive safer vehicles, cleaner energy, advanced medical devices, and durable consumer goods. Guided by a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and customer success, we operate responsibly while delivering value through cutting-edge technologies and industry expertise.

Position Overview

Maintains and repairs production equipment, machinery, and facility systems to support safe, reliable operations. Diagnoses mechanical issues, performs preventive maintenance, and documents work completed. Follows safety procedures and collaborates with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime.

Maintenance Mechanic — Day Shift

The Maintenance Mechanic works on a variety of equipment throughout the plant. Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Overtime may be required. Carrying a company-provided phone may also be required. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and overhauling mechanical equipment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform assigned work safely, efficiently, and to a high standard in support of plant operations and the maintenance plan.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment using a systematic approach, standard procedures, and troubleshooting guidelines.
• Work with Operations Coordinators, Lead Craftsmen, Planners, and Maintenance FLLs to identify and address opportunities to improve work execution and equipment reliability.
• Support site safety, including developing Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and instructing others in the proper use of tools and equipment.
• Use SAP to enter notifications, create work orders, document job history, and reserve materials.
• For shift craftsman assignments, update the Priority Orders system daily with field findings.
• Demonstrate initiative and a positive, service-focused attitude while maintaining critical plant equipment.

Reports To

• Maintenance Supervisor
• TEAM Maintenance Supervisor Craftsmen Operations Coordinators

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with maintenance and operations personnel.
• Ability to read and interpret prints and drawings.
• Knowledge of fasteners, gaskets, flanges, piping, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, blowers, and other rotating equipment.

DESIRED CERTIFICATION

• NCCER Millwright - Certification Plus

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE DESIRED

• Knowledge of plant mechanical equipment.
• Experience with reverse-dial or laser coupling alignment.
• Fundamental knowledge of vibration, rotor balancing, and lubrication.
• Experience with centrifugal, vertical turbine, and positive displacement pumps.
• Ability to maintain drive components to achieve proper speed, torque, and direction.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and Management of Change (MOC).
• Computer skills, including SAP maintenance software, web-based data entry, and other applications.

About Us

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high-quality chemicals, fibers and plastics focused on improving quality of life and inspiring a better tomorrow through innovation. We are a fully integrated material solutions provider with manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. Our global workforce makes the materials used to make safer vehicles, cleaner energy, better medical devices, smarter appliances, and longer-lasting apparel and consumer goods. We are committed to safety, sustainability, and the success of our customers and our communities.

Why work at Ascend?

Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values: OARS. Our OARS values shape how we work, lead, and grow together. We take ownership, stay accountable, operate reliably, and support one another to deliver results safely and consistently. Through clear expectations, empowered decision-making, intentional communication, and continuous feedback, we create a culture built on action, visibility, and shared success. Together, OARS gives us a shared language and clear direction. These values guide our decisions, shape priorities and set expectations as we move forward – aligned, focused and committed to creating performance materials that improve lives today and inspire a better tomorrow.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.