Mechanic

Zeon Chemicals; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mechanic to ensure the smooth operation of its Louisville facility. This role involves emergency repairs and maintenance of essential mechanical equipment, contributing to the continuous production process in a dynamic chemical plant environment. Candidates should possess strong mechanical skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to troubleshoot effectively. Join a team that values performance improvement and safety compliance, and be part of a supportive workplace where your contributions make a real difference.

Benefits

New Hire Tool Bonus

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Training and Development Programs

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical aptitude and prior mechanic experience in an industrial atmosphere.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and perform critical thinking tasks.

Responsibilities

• Emergency repair and maintenance of all plant mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot various production/maintenance problems and implement solutions.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Troubleshooting Skills

Ability to Rig

Safety Compliance

Ability to Machine Parts

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Precision Measuring Instruments

Hand Tools

Job description

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Purpose

Emergency repair and maintenance of all plant mechanical equipment. Contribute to the upkeep and the uninterrupted operation of the Zeon Chemicals L.P. Louisville facility by applying mechanical skills as part of a preventative and emergency repair maintenance program.

Qualifications

Job Functions/Accountabilities (Essential & Marginal):

• Knowledge of pumps, compressors, motors, machinery (film wrappers, box maker, dryers, tank agitators, conveyors, etc.)
• Work with supervision, craft and production, other maintenance craftsmen, production operators to trouble shoot and correct mechanical equipment problems in support of continuous production process in chemical plant environment.
• Read and understand equipment manuals
• Ability to Rig
• Adheres to all plant safety and environmental standards and regulations
• Flexible to work in a continuous operation, supporting the off-shift diagnosis and repair of mechanical failures
• Performs all other duties as assigned
• Continuously seeks ways to improve performance of our facility's operation and ensures that customers' (both internal and external) needs are met. Adhere to the quality system.
• Maintains adequate training for plant hazardous waste to potentially package hazardous waste, operate a satellite accumulation container, or transport a hazardous waste to a hazardous waste storage area.
• Understands needed concepts for machining parts
  
  

Typical Essential Job Tasks

• Perform various tasks associated with repair of mechanical equipment in the plant.
• Follow safety procedures during maintenance activities around hazardous equipment in the plant.
• Troubleshoot various production/maintenance problems and implement solutions.
• Document maintenance activities through recording of data and other information on quality records and log-sheets.
• Follow all safety and operating procedures as required - periodic review of electronically stored procedures and documentation of training is required in STP and/or Reliance systems.
• Interface with supervisors and management via e-mail on various topics related to production.
• Conduct 5S inspections and activities to maintain good housekeeping.
• Investigate quality and productivity problems and implement solutions.
• Support of plant operations by responding to off shift call-ins is desired for repair of mission critical plant equipment breakdowns.
• Ability to machine parts as needed is a plus
  
  

Regular attendance is essential for satisfactory performance in this position.

Education & Experience

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Special Qualifications

Proven mechanical aptitude, prior mechanic experience in an industrial atmosphere, familiarity with industrial rotating and power-driven equipment, ability to work hand tools, ability to use and apply precision measuring instruments for alignment and gauging. Requires reasoning, detailed work. Typical job responsibilities include ability to handle multiple priorities, perform critical thinking tasks including cause/effect analysis, crisis management and troubleshooting, follow work instructions and manufacturers repair and troubleshooting guides. Significant computer skills are required, including requirement to master plant databases used for various purposes in the workplace and email. Self-directed, computer-based training on updates to complex operating instructions is a job requirement.

Work Conditions

Chemical Plant/Manufacturing environment. An extensive amount of time is spent on the floor in a manufacturing plant environment. Plant environment is a multi-acre site. Typical daily assignments are physically demanding, requiring balancing, standing, cleaning, reaching, visual discernment, crawling, climbing, twisting, turning, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, full respiratory function and lifting.

Monday-Friday 6am-2pm + call-ins.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Production

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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