Mechanic, Maintenance

Kemira; Virginia; On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life/disability insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

Kemira is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for our Augusta, GA location. The role focuses on safe, efficient maintenance of plant equipment, with preventive maintenance and repairs, including pumps, gearboxes, piping, and utility systems.

You will work with SAP CMMS to input work orders and track labor hours, and participate in plant safety and reliability initiatives. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, 2–3 years in chemical manufacturing, and technical training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of experience in chemical manufacturing preferred.
• 2 years of vocational school/technical training strongly preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and math and reading comprehension skills.
• Experience in SAP or CMMS systems.
• Experience with laser alignment and vibration data collection.
• Experience in cranes, man lifts, and other equipment as needed.
• Non-code welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safe work practices and use PPE and fall protection.
• Complete preventative maintenance work and provide issue feedback.
• Complete required documentation.
• Repair and install equipment as needed.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and processing issues.
• Rebuild centrifugal pumps including seals, shafts, bearings.
• Replace PVC/CPVC piping from 1 inch to 12 inches.
• Replace and rebuild gearboxes as needed.
• Perform alignment on pumps, gearboxes, and motors.
• Participate in mobile first responder team where applicable.
• Input to work orders and notifications in SAP.
• Complete labor hour confirmations in SAP.
• Assist in managing MRO parts warehouse for mechanic items.
• Operate plant utility systems (boiler, chiller, cooling towers, etc.).
• Paint and label equipment and perform carpenter work as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Reading comprehension

Laser alignment

Vibration data collection

Pump alignment

Non-code welding

Crane/Man lift operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2 years vocational/technical training

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, we advance the power of chemistry, ensuring clean water and enabling a circular future. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture where we turn ideas into real-world impact. Learn more about Kemira at www.kemira.com/careers.

We are now looking for a Maintenance Mechanic for our Augusta, GA location. This role executes all assigned work safely, effectively, and efficiently within the general scope for the mechanic role. Provides feedback on preventative maintenance that might improve the process and notes additional work required on inspected equipment. Responds to emergency or unplanned work as needed, including callouts. Works on plant modifications, including work on capital improvements. Participates in the operation of plant utility systems.

In this role you’ll be responsible for:

• Complying with all safe work practices, use proper PPE, fall protection equipment, etc.
• Completing preventative maintenance work and providing feedback on any issues
• Completing all required documentation
• Repairing and installing equipment as needed
• Troubleshooting mechanical and processing issues
• Rebuilding centrifugal pumps including mechanical seals, shafts, and bearings.
• Replacing damaged PVC and CPVC piping from 1 inch up to 12 inches in diameter
• Replacing and rebuilding of gearboxes as needed
• Able to perform alignment on pumps, gearboxes, and motors
• Participating in mobile first responder team, where applicable
• Managing input to work orders and notifications in SAP
• Completing labor hour time confirmations in SAP
• Assisting in managing the MRO parts warehouse for mechanic items
• Participating in the operations of plant utility systems such as the boiler, chiller, cooling towers, compressed air system, main fire water supply pump, and chemical feed system for water treatment.
• Painting and labeling equipment and piping and performing carpenter work as needed.

What you'll bring to the team:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in chemical manufacturing preferred
• 2 years of vocational school/technical training strongly preferred
• Good written and verbal communication skills and math and reading comprehension skills
• Experience in SAP or use of other computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Experience in use of modern tools such as laser alignment, vibration data collection, etc.
• Experience in operation of cranes, man lifts, and other equipment as needed
• Non-code welding experience

What you can expect from us:

• Great opportunities for personal and professional growth
• A job that helps you increase your abilities and skills in various areas
• Employment in a stable company with an established position in the market
• A great, multicultural and positive working environment

The hourly rate for consideration for this position is $32.00 per hour with opportunities for performance-based bonuses. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid time off, life/disability insurance and a 401k retirement plan (which includes a company match).

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We are leading the way to sustained fair pay in the workplace. As a Fair Pay Certified company, we are taking action to enable ongoing equal pay for equal work. This certification demonstrates our commitment to using trusted and transparent methodologies to analyze pay equity. We are proud to share this achievement as part of our dedication to a fair and equitable workplace for everyone.

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water-intensive industries. We operate globally and serve a wide range of customers including municipal and industrial water treatment companies and the fiber industry. Our solutions and services help secure clean water for millions of people every day and support our customers in advancing circularity and responsible resource use throughout their value chains. In 2025, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.8 billion with a global team of 4,911 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. www.kemira.com