Maintenance Technician

The Lubrizol Corporation; Wickliffe (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lubrizol Corporation in Wickliffe, OH is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, fix, and optimize processing equipment and piping systems on a 1st shift schedule. You will drive safe, compliant maintenance activities and support complex mechanical scale-up projects.

Strong teamwork, reading drawings, and SAP experience are essential. Candidates should have 5+ years in industrial maintenance, good math and computer skills, and the ability to work in elevated or confined spaces.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited school.
• 5+ years in industrial/manufacturing maintenance.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Solid computer skills.
• Good math skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read equipment drawings.
• Ability to follow manuals and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to EH&S policies and procedures.
• Install, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on processing equipment.
• Lead mechanical scope of complex process scale-up projects.
• Fabricate and install piping systems.
• Operate and inspect rotating equipment.
• Coordinate with project managers and track changes.
• Complete paperwork and SAP entries.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Work in elevated and confined spaces as needed.
• Overtime and call-ins, including weekends, may be required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Communication

Reading drawings

Math skills

Computer skills

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the specialty chemicals market through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.

Job Type: Full-time / On-site

Shift + Hours: 1st Shift – 6am-2pm, flexible.

How You’ll Make An Impact

As a Maintenance Technician you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving specialty chemical solutions forward. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life.

The Maintenance Mechanic at Lubrizol Wickliffe will install, assemble, dismantle, maintain, troubleshoot and repair process equipment, piping, rotating equipment, and structural steel to specifications. They will provide the necessary technical and hands on support to continuously improve plant equipment integrity, reliability, cost, and on-stream performance.

In This Role, You Will

• Adhere to all plant Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Take a proactive approach to safety and identify and mitigate hazards in the workplace.
• Installs, repairs, maintains, and performs Preventative Maintenance (PM’s) on all processing equipment.
• Lead mechanical scope of complex chemical process scale-up projects including fabrication, installation, and maintenance considerations:
  • Participation and mechanical leadership during Process Hazard Analysis
  • Physical translation of P&IDs into engineered process systems
  • Design and layout of modular systems using 80/20 (or similar) Unistrut hardware
  • Estimation of project construction cost and support of project managers in tracking job scope changes
  • Ensure operating areas follow all process piping and mechanical integrity standards (e.g. ASME B31.3 and site standards)
• Fabrication and installation of welded and threaded piping systems, including welding of both carbon steels and higher alloy materials (e.g. Hastelloy)
• Fabrication and installation of small-bore and large-bore compression tubing and fittings
• Installation, alignment, repair, and rebuild of complex, rotating pumping and compressing equipment including: centrifugal, gear, reciprocating, progressive cavity, syringe pumps and both dry and liquid-ring vacuum pumps.
• Integration and installation of both electrical motors and process instrumentation into the mechanical layout of overall systems. (*programming and electrical installation knowledge is not required)
• Complete all paperwork in a timely manner; includes time sheets, shop papers, digital work orders, and alignment records.
  • This involves computer records that need to be completed, including entering completion codes in the SAP maintenance system, and completing computer-based training.
• Handles and operates a variety of tools to complete the job at hand.
• Studies plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirement and sequence of repairs and/or installations.
• Operation and inspection of mobile equipment such as electric powered utility carts, forklifts, scissor lifts, and articulating boom Lifts.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Walk on elevated catwalks over 15 feet high and work in confined spaces to perform daily duties.
• Works with a positive attitude and takes direction from others including supervision.
• Effectively communicate job status in a timely manner to Work Coordinator.

Required Qualifications That Enable Your Success

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited school.
• 5+ years experience in an industrial/manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Solid computer skills.
• Good math skills (addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication).
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and listening).
• Ability to read and understand equipment drawings.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions such as installation, operation, and maintenance manuals and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications That Drive You Forward

• Previous chemical plant experience or knowledge of chemical hazards.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience in SAP (S/4 HANA).
• Related vocational or technical school certificates.
• Welding/fabrication experience and certifications.

Your Work Environment

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards
• Ability to work in inclement weather and plant environment as needed.
• Willing to work overtime including weekends, holidays and call-ins as needed.
  • Rotational Call-In schedule required.
• Will be subject to extended periods of climbing ladders and stairways, sitting, walking, standing, bending, stooping, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, moving, and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Presence of nuisance odors from chemical processes, testing facilities, or laboratories.