Mechanic Maintenance

Sun-Chemical; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Sun Chemical is seeking a Mechanic Maintenance to support 24/7 plant operations by performing preventive, routine and emergency maintenance on industrial machinery and infrastructure. The role requires experience with pumps, piping, gearboxes and sheet metal fabrication, plus respirator qualification and OSHA fit testing.

The position offers full-time hours on-site with a safety-focused work environment and opportunities to work across plant systems including boilers and refrigeration components.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/equivalent preferred or pass a pre-employment screening assessment.
• May be required to pass written and hands-on testing.
• 3 – 5 years’ maintenance experience with industrial machinery, mechanical and hydraulic equipment.
• Experience with pumps, piping and gear box rebuilds.
• Respirator qualification required; must meet OSHA fit testing and medical clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Complete millwright activities including construction, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and refitting of stationary industrial machinery.
• Work with pumps, piping and gear box rebuilds; sheet metal and fabrication as required.
• Plumbing and pipefitting including cutting, welding, and valve/gasket installation.
• Refrigeration maintenance for ammonia compressors and ice delivery system.
• Preventative maintenance: lubrication, inspection, functional checks, adjustments.
• Operate and maintain site steam systems, boilers, steam traps and condensate pumps.
• Lift, push and pull at least 50 pounds; adhere to safety procedures.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Pumps and piping

Gearbox rebuilds

Sheet metal fabrication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Respirator qualification

OSHA fit testing

Job description

Career Opportunities: Mechanic Maintenance (6489)

Requisition ID6489-Posted07/29/2026-On-Site

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries.Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website atwww.sunchemical.com or connect with us onLinkedIn orTwitter

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

Will perform a variety of preventive, routine and emergency tasks for the upkeep and sustaining of plant machinery and infrastructure used to produce high performance pigments. Support production facility that runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week to meet customer demands.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Complete millwright activities to include the construction, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting repair and refitting of stationary industrial machinery, mechanical and hydraulic equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and specifications.
• Experience with pumps, piping and gear box rebuilds
• Sheet metal and construction fabrication work to include the cutting, welding and forming of sheet metal, metal bar and stock to design requirements and specifications.
• Complete plumbing and pipefitting to include the cutting and welding of pipe, installation of valving and gasketing to design requirements and specifications.
• Refrigeration maintenance activities include the operation, installation, maintenance troubleshooting repair and refitting of ammonia compressors and ice making and delivery system.
• Complete preventative maintenance activities to include but not limited to lubrication, visual inspection, and functional checks; perform repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Work on steam systems including operation of the site boilers, troubleshooting of and replacement of steam traps, steam pipe work, condensate pumps and associated systems.
• Be able to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds.
• Adhere to all safety and work procedures.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma/equivalent preferred or pass a pre-employment screening assessment.
• May be required to pass written and hands-on testing.
• 3 – 5 years’ maintenance experience with industrial machinery, mechanical and hydraulic equipment.
• Experience with pumps, piping and gear box rebuilds .
• Respirator qualification required; must meet OSHA fit testing and medical clearance requirements.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

• Full-time position
• May be required to work 12-hour day or night shift, 4 days on/4 days off OR 1st shift position, 4 10-hour days

Benefits

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.