Maintenance Technician

Advansix; Alabama; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401K with company matching

Health, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation

Employee assistance program

Job summary

AdvanSix, a global materials company, seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance and repairs on plant systems and pumps at our Alabama facility. You will use work orders to plan tasks, coordinate with engineers and operators, and ensure safe, efficient operation of equipment.

The role requires five years of trade experience or an apprenticeship completion, strong safety awareness, and the ability to read logs and reports.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Five years of recent experience in the trade or completion of an apprenticeship.
• Ability to understand written instructions, log sheets, inspection reports, and related documentation.
• Basic math proficiency and hand calculator use.
• Experience with the plant Work Order system.
• Ability to wear PPE and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance and repair work on plant systems and equipment using work orders.
• Perform maintenance on pumps including seals, power ends, diaphragms, oils and alignments.
• Inspect and adjust relief valve settings and related components.
• Coordinate with engineers, production leaders and operators to maintain plant systems safely.
• Fabricate parts and materials and oversee contractor activities.
• Track work orders, materials, and purchases using company systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical ability

Basic computer skills

Hand tools

Mobility & dexterity

Ability to work in inclement weather

Safety-conscious

Reading instructions/logs/reports

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade apprenticeship completed

Tools

Plant Work Order System

Pumps maintenance tools

Welding equipment

Measuring instruments

Job description

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a widevariety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents,packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from thevertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-classcustomer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients,guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.

• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being
• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician completes maintenance and repair work on plant systems and equipment, performs maintenance on pumps and related equipment, fabricates and repairs parts and materials, coordinates with plant employees and contractors, and uses the work order system to track maintenance activities, materials, supplies, and contractor work.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance and repair work on plant systems and equipment using work orders from the Work Order system.
• Perform maintenance on pumps, including replacing pump seals and power ends, inspecting and replacing suction and discharge feed pump diaphragms, and completing oil changes and alignments.
• Perform maintenance on and troubleshoot relief valve settings.
• Coordinate with Engineers, Production Leaders, Operators, and other plant employees to safely and effectively maintain plant systems.
• Coordinate with Engineering to determine proper in-kind replacement of piping and valves.
• Coordinate with Production Leaders to determine work order and purchase requisition priorities.
• Coordinate with Production Leaders, Engineers, and Operators on upcoming turnaround tasks.
• Coordinate and oversee work activities of maintenance contractor personnel.
• Initiate and track purchase requisitions for supplies and materials.
• Research correct materials to purchase and pick up supplies from vendors as needed.
• Use computer systems to track work order status, material and supply ordering, and contractor work.
• Fabricate parts and materials such as hoses and fittings as needed.
• Weld metal to fabricate or repair parts and equipment.
• Replace gaskets on vessel manway covers.
• Pull and replace heat exchanger heads after contractor cleaning.
• Research, dismantle, and reinstall steam traps.
• Perform landscaping, lawn maintenance, and general housekeeping tasks on plant grounds.
• Employees shall work in a safe, efficient, and reliable manner consistent with Company policies, procedures, and established work practices.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Five years of recent experience in the trade or completion of an apprenticeship in a formal program.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to understand written instructions, log sheets, log books, inspection reports, and related documentation.
• Knowledge of basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and ability to operate a hand calculator.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use the plant's Work Order system.
• Ability to use basic hand tools such as pipe wrenches, valve wrenches, pliers, and hammers.
• Sufficient mobility and dexterity to perform basic job functions, including walking, climbing, and carrying tools.
• Ability to perform duties in inclement weather.
• Ability to demonstrate safe and efficient material handling skills.
• Shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Physical Demands

• Physical demand level is heavy.
• Must demonstrate the physical capacity to perform the essential functions of the Maintenance Mechanic role.
• Must have sufficient mobility and dexterity to walk, climb, carry tools, and perform basic job functions.
• Must be able to use safe and efficient material handling skills.
• Must be able to perform duties in inclement weather.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, goggles, neoprene gloves, boots, chemical splash suit, fire-resistant clothing, full body harness with fall arrest system, and face shield in designated areas.
• Participation in the Plant Emergency Response Team is a condition of employment

The hourly pay range for this position is $32.88 - $40.19

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.

Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided short term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits, employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages.

The pay range, incentives and benefits listed above are general guidelines only and not a guarantee of total compensation or benefits. The final offer will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as the job location, applicability of a collective bargaining agreement, length of service, internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on your role, business results and individual performance. All aspects of total rewards offered are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.