Maintenance Pipefitter/Welder(152572)

Evonik; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Corporation in Lafayette, IN seeks an industrial maintenance technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on piping systems. You will troubleshoot issues, update schematics, and perform basic welding tasks while documenting activities in SAP CMMS.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years in pipefitting or mechanical maintenance, with emphasis on safety, cGMP compliance, and ability to read drawings.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret piping diagrams, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Perform basic welding tasks for piping system repairs.
• Troubleshoot piping-related issues and support reliability improvements.
• Maintain safety standards and proper PPE usage in industrial settings.
• Familiarity with SAP or CMMS for maintenance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on piping systems and components.
• Troubleshoot piping issues and support equipment reliability improvements.
• Update piping schematics and prints for accuracy.
• Execute basic welding tasks for piping system repairs and installations.
• Document maintenance activities using SAP or CMMS.
• Train junior technicians on safe maintenance practices.
• Participate in safety programs and job safety assessments.
• Support shutdowns and outages to ensure system readiness.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and quality standards.
• Keep work environment clean and hazard-free.

Skills

Piping diagrams reading

Welding techniques

Maintenance troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

What We Offer

You will work on exciting and challenging topics together with a team in an ultra-modern, innovative and creative environment. Intensive on-the-job training with expert colleagues guarantees you will quickly become familiar with your duties and perform them independently. Performance related pay and the opportunity for personal and professional development are of course part of the package. Since 2009 Evonik Industries AG has been certified as a family-friendly company by the German Hertie Foundation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial piping systems and related components.
• Troubleshoot piping-related issues and support equipment reliability improvements.
• Assist in redlining and updating piping schematics and prints for accuracy.
• Execute basic welding tasks for piping system repairs and installations.
• Document all maintenance activities accurately using SAP or equivalent CMMS.
• Train and mentor junior technicians on safe and effective maintenance practices.
• Participate in safety programs, including hazard identification and job safety assessments.
• Support planned shutdowns, turnarounds, and maintenance outages to ensure system readiness.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, quality standards, and internal maintenance protocols.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment at all times.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; technical or trade school certification is a plus.
• 1–3 years of experience in industrial pipefitting or mechanical maintenance.
• Basic proficiency in welding techniques and equipment operation.
• Strong understanding of industrial piping systems, including valves and flow control devices.
• Ability to read and interpret piping diagrams, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Familiarity with SAP or other maintenance tracking systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of safety practices, PPE use, and applicable workplace safety standards.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills in industrial settings.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

Company is Evonik Corporation