Maintenance Technician (2nd/3rd Shift) – Steam & Machinery

Synthomer; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401K

PTO 3 weeks/year

Annual bonus

Perfect attendance days

Job summary

Synthomer in Akron, OH is seeking a maintenance technician to support daily operations and equipment performance. You will perform installation, repair, and preventive maintenance on process equipment and facility systems, with overtime as needed.

The role offers an hourly rate of $31.85 plus benefits and potential bonuses. Responsibilities include mechanical repairs, piping work, reading drawings, safe operation of forklifts, and participation in the Emergency Response Team.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education with technical/engineering focus preferred.
• Journeyman card or equivalent technical degree/certification required.
• 2–5 years in maintenance/manufacturing; chemical/production facility a plus.
• Ability to operate safely in a high-paced environment and handle heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Follow safe work practices and support safety goals and objectives.
• Perform mechanical repairs on equipment, including replacement and installation of sleeves, bearings, gears, shafts and pins.
• Piping installation and material selection for each service.
• Read piping specifications and engineering drawings.
• Operate industrial equipment safely (forklifts, hoists, etc.).
• Repair and install machinery; troubleshoot steam systems; pump work.
• Steel and sheet metal fabrication.
• Participate in the Emergency Response Team.
• Maintain and improve preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
• Must lift up to 70 lbs or carry 50 lbs frequently; work from various heights.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical experience

Safe/high-paced environment

Physical dexterity

Reading piping specs

Reading engineering drawings

Computer skills (Word/Excel/Email)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Journeyman’s Card

2-Year Technical Degree (mechanical)

Trade School Certification

Job description

Synthomer in Akron, OH is seeking a maintenance technician to support daily operations and equipment performance. You will perform installation, repair, and preventive maintenance on process equipment and facility systems, with overtime as needed.

The role offers an hourly rate of $31.85 plus benefits and potential bonuses. Responsibilities include mechanical repairs, piping work, reading drawings, safe operation of forklifts, and participation in the Emergency Response Team.