Proactive Maintenance Tech - Keep Equipment Running & Safe

Bakelite Synthetics; Lufkin (TX); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Bakelite Synthetics in Lufkin, Texas is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep plant equipment running and minimize downtime through preventive maintenance and rapid diagnostics.

You’ll collaborate with the manufacturing team, uphold safety standards, and help achieve production and quality goals while maintaining records and following Bakelite guidelines. This role requires a strong technical mindset and problem‑solving ability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of maintenance manufacturing or power generation mechanical experience.
• Strong technical understanding and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to communicate across company levels.
• Ability to navigate computer maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Demonstrated ability to read standard blueprints, machine and process drawings (P&ID, PFD, Isometrics).
• Welding certification (GTAW, GMAW, SMAW) is desired.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance as directed on all plant equipment and other duties in accordance with Bakelite guidelines.
• Keeps records of maintenance performed including preventive and repair maintenance on all plant equipment.
• Performs fabrication, assembly, and erection of equipment and structures as directed.
• Performs routine scheduled inspections of equipment and reports any abnormalities.
• Qualified to give on the spot first aid treatment and willing to wear proper personal protective safety gear.
• Performs construction, installation, and modifications in accordance with engineering directives.
• Ensures materials, supplies, and equipment are kept in proper places and clean up after every job.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

P&ID reading

Welding certification

CMMS navigation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Bakelite Synthetics in Lufkin, Texas is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep plant equipment running and minimize downtime through preventive maintenance and rapid diagnostics.

You’ll collaborate with the manufacturing team, uphold safety standards, and help achieve production and quality goals while maintaining records and following Bakelite guidelines. This role requires a strong technical mindset and problem‑solving ability.