Maintenance Technician

Dow; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable base pay + bonus

Medical and life insurance

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Dow in Louisville, KY is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain instrument, electrical and mechanical systems across the plant.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability and hands-on troubleshooting to support operating plants and utilities, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and asset care.

You will work rotating shifts, be part of a team, and adhere to Dow safety standards while performing preventative maintenance and small fabrication tasks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Valid US drivers license is required.
• 1+ year maintenance experience in a chemical plant, packaging facility or skilled trade.
• Ability to work rotating and straight shifts.
• Proficient with computers to perform job tasks.
• Ability to work legally in the United States; no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair instruments, motors, valves, rotating equipment and other plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment with Operations and determine repair path.
• Execute preventative maintenance schedules including calibrations, alignments, lubrication.
• General construction including shop fabrication, machining, and small welding.

Skills

Chemicals Handling

Equipment Troubleshooting

Process Control

Process Equipment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

About You and this Role

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Technician at the Louisville, KY location.

The purpose of this job is to repair and replace instrument, electrical, and mechanical systems, including piping and machinery supporting operating plants and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing instruments, motors, valves, rotating equipment and all equipment necessary for the chemical plant operation
• Working with Operations to troubleshoot equipment upsets and determine path to repair
• Executing preventative maintenance plans to maintain equipment reliability such as calibrations, alignments, lubrications, etc.
• General construction including shop fabrication, machining, and small welding jobs

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Current, valid US driver's license is required.
• 1 or more years of maintenance work experience in a chemical plant, packaging facility or a skilled trade using similar skills such as a Pipefitter, Millwright, Electrician, or HVAC technician is required.
• The ability to work rotating and straight shifts (work assignments may include rotating and straight shifts) is required.
• Being proficient in computers to perform job tasks is required.
• The ability to work overtime as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays is required.
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.
• No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Requirements

• Associate's degree in a maintenance, electrical or I&E discipline.
• 3 or more years of relevant military experience.

Skills

• Chemicals Handling - The proper, safe management of chemicals, encompassing all steps from receiving and storing to using and disposing of them to minimize health and environmental risks.
• Equipment Troubleshooting - Systematic, step-by-step process for identifying the root cause of a malfunction and implementing a solution to restore the equipment to its intended working condition.
• Process Control - The application of a systematic method for managing and adjusting a dynamic system's variables to maintain it within specified limits and to achieve a desired outcome.
• Process Equipment - Machinery and devices that alter raw materials or products through chemical or physical means to achieve a desired outcome. An understanding of how this equipment operates is critical for this role.

Additional Notes

No relocation assistance is available for this position.

Physical Requirements

• Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations: Lift, push, and pull.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders.
• Work in tight and closed in spaces.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator.
• Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.
• Work in an area with hazardous materials.
• Ability to work comfortably and safely at elevated heights.
• Candidates must be familiar with, or willing to undergo training in, the proper usage and maintenance of safety equipment to ensure safe movement and operations at heights.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
• Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
• Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs.
• Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer: Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location) Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location) Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location).

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.

Dow is a company of more than 36,500 global innovators, believers and solutions providers. We are a diverse community marked by respect, integrity, and a desire to make the world a better place. A career at Dow is an invitation to explore, create, and make valuable contributions to human progress.