Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician

Covestro AG; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 52,858 - 56,082; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Covestro AG is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Newark, Ohio to repair and maintain process control systems and equipment. The role involves troubleshooting HVAC and pneumatic systems while ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures.

A high school diploma and 5 years of relevant experience are required. Benefits include starting pay between $38.37 and $40.71 per hour, annual bonus potential, and comprehensive medical coverage.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in maintenance, troubleshooting of electrical and pneumatic control systems.
• Required to take WorkKeys Test and achieve specific scores on necessary skill areas.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain process control and electrical systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot HVAC systems and pneumatic systems.

Skills

Ability to read and understand diagrams, sketches, operation manuals

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in Electromechanical Technology or closely related field

Tools

Allen Bradley equipment

SAP system

Job description

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

Responsibilities

• Work safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by following all Covestro standard operating procedures.
• Repair and maintain process control systems, programmable logic controllers, HMI programs, laboratory instrumentation, and electrical controls.
• Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment such as extruders, pelletizers, screeners, vacuum pumps, heat exchangers, electric motors, and compressors.
• Troubleshoot issues with HVAC systems, cooling towers and chillers, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs; program control systems.
• Monitor project start‑ups and design electrical systems and instrument control loops.
• Evaluate instrument and electrical hardware; communicate with manufacturer’s field engineers as needed.
• Initiate purchase requisitions for parts and equipment; repair or replace defective parts using hand or power tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all systems and equipment; troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Perform basic pipefitting tasks; dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools and power tools.
• Lubricate and clean parts; coordinate and schedule projects with maintenance, production, laboratory and storeroom.
• Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.
• Install and remove machines utilizing various rigging devices; examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Repair and maintain HVAC systems, cooling towers and chillers; repair barrel cooling systems (steam).

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of experience in maintenance, troubleshooting of electrical, instrumentation and pneumatic control systems.
• Required to take WorkKeys Test and receive qualifying scores on Workplace Documents (6), Applied Math (6), Applied Technology (5) and Graphic Literacy (5).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree in Electromechanical Technology or closely related field and 2 years of experience in maintenance, troubleshooting of electrical, instrumentation and pneumatic control systems.
• Experience using Allen Bradley equipment.

Knowledge & Skills

• Obtain and maintain a valid forklift license.
• Ability to read and understand diagrams, sketches, operation manuals.
• Ability to operate Windows‑based computer systems and use SAP system to perform maintenance and engineering tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Starting pay between $38.37 and $40.71 per hour (paid bi‑weekly).
• Full‑time role that includes annual bonus potential.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401K with company match and retirement contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage with no waiting period.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Hiring and advancement are based on job‑related requirements and on an individual's qualifications to perform a job. All aspects of employment are carried out free of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression or any unlawful criterion, existing under applicable federal, state, or local law.