Maintenance Technician II — Hands-On Plant Maintenance & Growth

Sun Chemical Corporation; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 85,135,680 - 104,422,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid holidays and PTO

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Sun Chemical Corporation in Valparaiso, IN seeks a Maintenance Technician to inspect, repair, and maintain plant equipment across multiple level roles. The position emphasizes learning and advancing through Level 2 to Level 4, with shift options from 8-hour days to 12-hour day schedules.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and applicants should demonstrate hands-on mechanical skills, safety compliance, and the ability to interpret technical documentation.

Qualifications

• All mechanics must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to learn and advance through multiple levels.
• Must pass level entrance tests and demonstrate Mechanical Comprehension.
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Follow OSHA and plant safety policies; report near misses.
• Install, repair, and maintain plant equipment and new installations.
• Work safely under stress when handling urgent situations.
• Guide and train contract or junior maintenance staff as needed.
• Keep work area clean and return tools/parts after job completion.
• Use tools safely; perform shop math and calculations for tasks.

Skills

Pipe Fitting

Millwright

Welding

Electrical

VFD/VSD

Transmitter setup

Utilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sun Chemical Corporation in Valparaiso, IN seeks a Maintenance Technician to inspect, repair, and maintain plant equipment across multiple level roles. The position emphasizes learning and advancing through Level 2 to Level 4, with shift options from 8-hour days to 12-hour day schedules.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and applicants should demonstrate hands-on mechanical skills, safety compliance, and the ability to interpret technical documentation.