Maintenance Technician

Ingevity; Waynesboro (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingevity is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team in Georgia. The role requires performing scheduled maintenance, responding to equipment issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to keep production running efficiently.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical systems, CMMS usage, and the ability to read technical drawings. A high school diploma or GED is required, with higher technical education preferred.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as an Industrial Maintenance Technician or related industrial maintenance role.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings; CMMS experience required.
• Basic mechanical knowledge; advanced skills preferred.
• Basic electrical knowledge; advanced electrical/control system knowledge preferred.
• H.S. Diploma or GED; higher degree preferred in related field.

Responsibilities

• Complete all maintenance activities assigned as scheduled.
• Respond to maintenance requests for limping / down equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues to resolve equipment failures.
• Use CMMS to checkout spares, record job details, enter time, and close out work orders.
• Fabricate industrial parts as necessary using various tools and machinery.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area / shop space.
• Attend and participate in required training; train others in areas of proficiency.
• Assist RCFA investigations to improve processes.
• Support the plant's continuous improvement program.
• Operate powered mobile equipment as required.
• Follow all safety, environmental and company policies.

Skills

Team player

Safety mindset

Problem solving

Reading technical drawings

Industrial experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor's preferred

Tools

CMMS

Windows software

Job description

Job Family Group

Manufacturing Operations

Are you ready to do something remarkable? Ready to collaborate with an incredible team to solve problems that improve people’s lives? Meet Ingevity.

At Ingevity, we develop innovations that purify, protect and enhance the world around us. Our products enable oil to flow better, crops to grow fuller, roads to last longer and ensure that the air we all breathe is cleaner.

Our people come from all different backgrounds and help reimagine new possibilities daily. We understand there is no challenge too big and no contribution too small. We seek out new ideas for tackling complex problems and celebrate achieving the improbable. We value each person’s unique talents and synergize them to create meaningful impact and sustainable solutions for our customers and our world.

Bold. Energetic. Ingenious. Genuine. If these qualities describe you, we’d love for you to join Ingevity!

Maintenance Technician

How You Will Impact Ingevity

• Complete all maintenance activities assigned as scheduled.
• Respond to maintenance requests for limping / down equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues to resolve equipment failures.
• Use the computer maintenance management system (CMMS) to checkout spares from the storeroom, record job details, enter time, and close out work orders.
• Fabricate industrial parts as necessary using various tools and machinery.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area / shop space.
• Attend and participate in required training.
• Train others in areas of proficiency or expertise.
• Assist root cause failure analysis (RCFA) investigations to solve problems and make improvements in our processes and procedures.
• Support the plant’s continuous improvement program
• Operate powered mobile equipment as required.
• Understand and follow all organizational policies, procedures, and rules, ensuring that all laws are obeyed, and equal employment, safety and environmental protection are practiced.
• Must be able to work rotating 12-hour shifts. May involve off-shift call-in coverage when necessary.
• Consistently demonstrate prompt, regular, and reliable attendance.
• Communicate development and career goals to Maintenance Lead and take ownership of personal development plan.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

What You Need To Succeed

• Be a team player
• Safety First mindset
• Strong problem-solving aptitude
• Two or more years of work experience as an Industrial Maintenance Technician or related experience in an industrial environment required
• Experience with interpretation of technical drawings and information; computerized maintenance management systems required.
• Basic mechanical knowledge, skills and abilities required; Advanced mechanical skills and abilities preferred
• Basic industrial electrical knowledge, skills and abilities required; Advanced electrical and control system knowledge preferred
• Familiar with e-mail, basic Windows based software, and computerized maintenance management system
• High School Diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor's degree in a related industrial maintenance field preferred

Physical demands: The work requires physical exertion to include sitting; walking; standing; bending; climbing stairs and ladders, carrying/lifting of light and heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) Some work will be above ground using powered equipment < 30ft. Work routinely requires speaking and hearing (expression or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words and perceiving sounds by ear) and the ability to distinguish between colors on wiring.

The work environment requires normal safety precautions typical of industrial/manufacturing environments. Requires use of safe work practices with equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations. Manufacturing and warehousing areas are not climate controlled, and environment includes work that may require special safety precautions such as working with irritant chemicals, around moving parts, carts or machines. Employees will be required to use protective clothing, safety shoes, boots, safety glasses, or shields.

Ingevity is a company made up of extraordinary people of every race, religion and background, all worthy of the same dignity. Our differences are one of our great strengths. Join us in building a culture of increasing diversity and respect – a culture where everyone belongs.

Ingevity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.