Maintenance Technician

BASF; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Maintenance Technician, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of a state-of-the-art facility. This position offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful work while maintaining high-quality production standards. You'll be responsible for conducting preventive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and ensuring safety compliance. With a strong emphasis on personal growth and well-being, this innovative firm provides a collaborative environment and extensive benefits to support your career development. If you're ready to make a difference in a dynamic industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Retirement savings plan with company match

Comprehensive mental health support

Family forming benefits

Back-up child and elder care

Mentoring and career development

Matching gifts program

Employee crisis support

Employee discounts

Access to BASF wine cellar

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience required.
• Proficient in precision maintenance on rotating equipment.
• Experience with SAP and operating lifts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and preventive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues independently.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while adhering to EHS policies.

Skills

Technical skills

Problem-solving skills

Precision maintenance

Industrial maintenance experience

Operating forklifts

SAP experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical Degree

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Material handling equipment

Cutting and burning equipment

Job description

Now hiring! Maintenance Technician

Savannah, GA

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our Catalyst team in Savannah, GA.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Catalysts division is the global market leader in catalyst technologies. The division develops and produces mobile emissions catalysts as well as process catalysts and offers precious metals trading, recycling and related products and services.

The primary function of this job is to ensure proper maintenance within the facility and to ensure timely production of high quality products in a cost efficient, safe and environmentally responsible manner. The job requires technical and problem-solving skills. Work activities include the repair and maintenance of the facility and its equipment.

During your shift as a Maintenance Technician, you will be:

• Conducting routine and preventive maintenance on plant equipment and the facility in a timely and efficient manner, troubleshooting and resolving maintenance issues.
• Working independently, if necessary, to complete maintenance tasks and following written instructions.
• Proficiently utilizing hand tools, power tools, cutting and burning equipment, welding equipment, and operating material handling equipment.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area, completing all necessary paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Adhering to all appropriate Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies.
• Wearing prescribed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring that prescribed safeguards are properly used.
• Notifying the supervisor before undertaking a work activity for which you are not adequately trained.
• Promptly reporting any unsafe acts or conditions to the supervisor and taking immediate interim steps to protect yourself and others from serious risks.
• Understanding that Safety and Environmental responsibility is a significant aspect of BASF's Principles and promptly reporting all unsafe conditions and accidents to the appropriate manager, ensuring the safety of yourself and others.

If you...

• Possess a High School Diploma or General Educational Diploma. A Technical Degree is preferred.
• Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance.
• Demonstrate proficiency in precision maintenance on rotating manufacturing equipment.
• Have experience working with SAP.
• Are skilled in operating equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.