Maintenance Technician

Kraton Polymers LLC; Belpre (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Advocate

Life Insurance

401k

Employee Assistance Program

Accident, Disability, and Critical Ill

Job summary

Kraton Polymers LLC in Belpre, OH is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic / Millwright to perform maintenance on critical process equipment in a fast-paced chemical plant environment.

The role requires hands-on mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic expertise, with emphasis on reliability, safety, and accurate maintenance documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience; chemical plant preferred.
• High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Disassembly, assembly, installation and repair of industrial machinery and piping.
• Read blueprints and align couplings using laser or other methods.
• Provide preventive maintenance on motors, pumps, blowers, conveyors.
• Maintain safety policies and participate in plant-wide safety.
• Document maintenance reports with accuracy and detail.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Industrial maintenance

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Make a +Difference at Kraton!

At Kraton, we make a +Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world. We are looking to hire a key member of our Operations team at our Belpre, Ohio location.

This position requires a candidate that is able to work in a fast-paced chemical plant environment and is looking to learn and grow with our Company. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing maintenance on process and production equipment throughout the facility. Kraton Maintenance Mechanic / Millwright duties include but are not limited to: hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, troubleshooting, plumbing/pipefitting, parts rebuilding/refurbishing and preventive maintenance with the goal of improving facility and process reliability.

We believe in making a +Difference, as a global manufacturer of sustainable specialty polymers and biobased pine chemicals, delivering innovative, high-performance solutions. We’re proud to offer benefits that meaningfully support you‑at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

Some of the benefits offered are:

• Medical Insurance, including TeleDoc - multiple plans available with Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account options
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Advocate - free support to help you understand your coverage and answer questions
• Life Insurance - base coverage paid for by Kraton with option for additional coverage
• 401k - Kraton provides matching contributions based on enrollment level
• Employee Assistance Program - provided at no cost to employees
• Accident, Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance

Key Responsibilities

• Disassembly, Assembly, installation, and repair industrial machinery, piping, and heavy equipment (pumps, conveyors, bearings). Read blue prints, align Couplings and equipment using Laser Alignment and other various methods
• Ability and willingness to work overtime and extra scheduled shifts as required
• Working as part of a team but would routinely perform work independently and maintain a high level of accuracy and safety, while performing your duties
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures
• Participates in plant-wide safety, housekeeping and continuous improvement processes
• Ensures reliability of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pumps, blowers, pneumatic systems, conveyor systems, and various production equipment; using information sources such as (diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, plant databases, and engineering specifications)
• Assisting mechanical focal points with root cause analysis and identifying potential problems and performing corrective actions as well as troubleshooting malfunctions
• Operating machine tools to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up of machineries
• Ensuring safety devices function properly on completion of repairs, modifications and installations
• Sharpening and maintaining machine tools
• Keeping detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation
• Cleaning, lubricating and performing other routine maintenance work on Plant Equipment
• Maintaining a clean and environmentally safe work area
• Basic electrical, machining, and fabrication experience beneficial, but not required
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices utilizing hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; rigging skills are required
• Ensure correct and safe operation of equipment and machinery
• Conduct work in a safe manner including safe operation of machinery and equipment
• Installing stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans using hand and power tools
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Understanding of mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills enabling effectiveness in a diverse work environment
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Working knowledge of safety standards
• Ability to work independently without supervision while meeting deadlines.
• Able to deal with people compassionately, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Education, Certifications & Licenses

• Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance - chemical plant preferred
• High school diploma or GED

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Kraton's internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies.We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and/or agencies who are not pre-selected/pre-approved.

Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.