Maintenance Mechanic Job

The Arkema Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arkema Group is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic in Louisville, Kentucky. This role involves inspecting, maintaining, and repairing plant systems and equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety practices. Candidates should have a High School Diploma with some technical training preferred, and industrial maintenance experience is highly valued. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency required.
• Some technical training or college preferred.
• Industrial process maintenance experience highly valued.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, monitor, and maintain plant systems and equipment.
• Complete preventative maintenance inspections.
• Repair and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Install new equipment and support capital projects.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Decision-making

Industrial maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Some technical training or college

Tools

Forklift

Scissor lift

Boom lift

Job description

Reports to Maintenance Manager

Job dimensions

• Responsible for safely inspecting, monitoring, and maintaining our plant systems and equipment. This includes pumps, motors, gearboxes, chillers, reactor tanks, process heaters, and all associated instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot issues in partnership with our production operators and take corrective actions needed to deliver a reliable operation

Activities

• Complete preventative maintenance inspections and generate work orders for repair as needed
• Repair/rebuild valves, pumps, vacuum pumps, condensers, chillers, refrigeration, and other process equipment
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues using a methodical approach
• Install new equipment and support capital project activities
• Participate in 5S, root cause problem solving, and other continuous improvement activities
• Follows written instructions and standard operating procedures with minimal supervision
• Supports all manufacturing operations as appropriate on assigned shifts
• Follows proper procedures for the handling, storage and transfer of hazardous waste
• Use of hand and power tools as well as slings/rigging equipment
• Operates fork truck, scissor lift, boom lift
• Follows written instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Troubleshoots and repairs all manufacturing/facilities equipment on a timely basis to minimize equipment downtime

Context and environment

• Bostik is an OSHA Process Safety Management facility and our process involves highly hazardous chemicals. All PPE requirements must be followed at all times.
• Must be able to work independently
• Works collaboratively with all department employees to solve problems and to insure a quality product is produced.
• Work in a fast paced production environment where safety, accuracy, and attention to detail is required
• Works well in high pressure situations with competing priorities.
• Works with minimal supervision
• Use of computer for work order processing and training

Accountabilities

• Practice safe work habits in accordance with OSHA and EPA guidelines.
• Complete all mandatory company safety training requirements: 4S, Safety Observations, Pure Safety
• Document all activities in work order system and communicate progress
• Understand equipment failures and put actions in place to improve and prevent repeat issues
• Responsiveness to production and other customers along with problem solving and learning
• Willingness to learn complex electro-mechanical systems
• Working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic systems
• Familiarity with industrial control systems (single loop controllers, PLCs)
• Reduce repeat failures to lower costs and improve productivity

Qualifications / experience required

• High School Diploma or Equivalency required
• Some technical training or college preferred
• Industrial process maintenance experience highly valued
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience preferred but not required
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must demonstrate sound decision-making and problem solving ability.
• Basic computer skills

The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.

Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.

Nearest Major Market: Louisville

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