Maintenance Mechanic – Industrial Plant (Pumps & Piping)

Kemira; Virginia; On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life/disability insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

Kemira is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for our Augusta, GA location. The role focuses on safe, efficient maintenance of plant equipment, with preventive maintenance and repairs, including pumps, gearboxes, piping, and utility systems.

You will work with SAP CMMS to input work orders and track labor hours, and participate in plant safety and reliability initiatives. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, 2–3 years in chemical manufacturing, and technical training.

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 systems.
• Experience with laser alignment and vibration data collection.
• Experience in cranes, man lifts, and other equipment as needed.
• Non-code welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safe work practices and use PPE and fall protection.
• Complete preventative maintenance work and provide issue feedback.
• Complete required documentation.
• Repair and install equipment as needed.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and processing issues.
• Rebuild centrifugal pumps including seals, shafts, bearings.
• Replace PVC/CPVC piping from 1 inch to 12 inches.
• Replace and rebuild gearboxes as needed.
• Perform alignment on pumps, gearboxes, and motors.
• Participate in mobile first responder team where applicable.
• Input to work orders and notifications in SAP.
• Complete labor hour confirmations in SAP.
• Assist in managing MRO parts warehouse for mechanic items.
• Operate plant utility systems (boiler, chiller, cooling towers, etc.).
• Paint and label equipment and perform carpenter work as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Reading comprehension

Laser alignment

Vibration data collection

Pump alignment

Non-code welding

Crane/Man lift operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2 years vocational/technical training

Tools

SAP

Job description

Kemira is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for our Augusta, GA location. The role focuses on safe, efficient maintenance of plant equipment, with preventive maintenance and repairs, including pumps, gearboxes, piping, and utility systems.

You will work with SAP CMMS to input work orders and track labor hours, and participate in plant safety and reliability initiatives. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, 2–3 years in chemical manufacturing, and technical training.