Maintenance Technician

Ascent Chemicals; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in chemical manufacturing is seeking a Talent Acquisition Leader to drive strategic recruitment and organizational growth. The ideal candidate will have experience in maintaining plant equipment and possess strong communication skills. This full-time position requires adherence to safety protocols and the ability to handle physical demands. Join a dynamic team dedicated to operational excellence and safety.

Benefits

Vision insurance

401(k)

Medical insurance

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience maintaining plant equipment.
• Ability to safely handle and maneuver objects up to 600 lbs.
• Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Performing preventive maintenance on equipment as scheduled.
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing process equipment.
• Ensuring that supervisors are notified when repairs are completed.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma and/or GED

Job description

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Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Basic Company Requirements

• Understand and adhere to company policies and procedures
• Read and understand written procedures (in English) for maintenance on equipment
• Follow written and verbal instructions from supervision, management, and engineering
• Complete basic math functions (add, subtract, multiply, and divide)
• Know and comply with all attendance policies and procedures

B. Safety and Environmental Requirements

• Don Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly and effectively
• Read and understand a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to identify hazards of handling chemicals
• Safely work around solvents (such as methanol), acids (such as nitric acid), and bases (such as 50% sodium hydroxide) or other hazardous or potentially hazardous chemicals
• Understand and adhere to company emergency procedures
• Complete monthly and annual safety training on time (in person and computer-based)
• Report all spills, leaks, injuries, mischarges, and other incidents immediately to the Supervisor and/or management
• Report all unsafe conditions immediately to the Supervisor and/or management
• Understand policies and procedures for line breaks, hot work, Lock Out/Tag Out, and confined space
• Protect the environment to prevent ground, water, and air pollution

C. Maintenance Work Requirements

• Observing all Company policies and procedure, rules and regulations and perform all duties assigned by management in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner
• Possessing a thorough knowledge of safety, equipment operating, and maintenance procedures
• Performing all duties set forth and assigned in the “Work Instructions” contained within the Company’s Quality Management System
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing process equipment including, but not limited to, vessels, reactors, storage tanks, heating and cooling systems, vacuum pumps, diaphragm pumps, motors, gear boxes, valves, lift trucks, and various industrial utilities systems
• Performing preventive maintenance on equipment as scheduled
• Inspecting all repair work to ensure the proper and timely completion of assigned tasks
• Providing notification and documentation of work completions
• Immediately reporting any corrective or preventive action concerns
• Ensuring that the repair request is adequately described and documented
• Assist in maintaining an inventory list and ensuring adequate stocks of replacement parts and supplies that are routinely used in site maintenance and repairs
• Clean up spills and properly dispose of any waste
• Responding to all “on-call” status when needed
• Ensuring that supervisors are notified in a timely and informative manner when repairs have been completed
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision

Skills, Qualifications, Experience, Special Physical Requirements:

Required:

• High School Diploma and/or GED
• At least 3 years previous knowledge and experience maintaining plant equipment including, but not limited to: vessels, reactors, storage tanks, vacuum pumps, diaphragm pumps, motors, gear boxes, valves, lift trucks, and various industrial utility systems
• Ability to safely handle and maneuver objects up to 600 lbs.
• Ability to wear full-face respirators
• Availability outside normal working hours for ‘on-call’ work
• Ability to lift 60 lbs.
• Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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401(k)

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