Sr Maintenance Technician - 12hr Nights

Avient Corporation; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 48,216 - 59,236; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation including bi-annual bonus

Medical benefits starting day 1

Paid time off including vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

Safety-oriented work environment

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support machinery maintenance and repair. The ideal candidate must possess experience in precision machining, forklift operation, and troubleshooting mechanical devices. Responsibilities include setting up shop machinery, completing tasks with minimal supervision, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The role offers competitive pay based on experience and comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and a bi-annual bonus plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of industrial or manufacturing experience.
• At least 10 years of industrial maintenance or fabrication experience.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stay on feet for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical devices.
• Sets up and operates shop machinery.
• Completes projects with minimal guidance.

Skills

Precision Machining

Machine Alignment

Forklift certification

Creative problem-solving skills

Good communication

Self-starter

Tools

Common millwright tools

Hydraulic equipment tools

Shop machinery

Job description

Hours: 12hr Nights 4pm-4am

Days: Rotating days (2-2-3-3)

Pay: Depending on Experience $35-$43 per hour

As a Maintenance Technician with Avient, you are responsible for completing maintenance assignments to build, repair and/or maintain all equipment in good operating condition as quickly and accurately as possible while keeping associated costs to a minimum to help meet Plant goals. To be successful in this role you should be multi‑skilled and able to contribute to plant maintenance activities in a variety of craft disciplines. This position will support onsite fabrication and maintenance teams with large CAPEX installs and moves, machine commissioning, OPEX improvements to machines, and tooling improvements.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive compensation including a bi‑annual bonus plan
• Medical benefits that begin day 1 – no waiting period
• Paid time off: Two weeks of vacation pro‑rated based on start date, in addition to sick time, paid holidays, floating holidays, community service/volunteer days
• 401(k) with company match – 100% vested
• High regard for safety. Avient is 3x safer than the industry average!

What we expect from you:

• Dependable & reliable
• Openness to work overtime as needed
• Team player eager to share knowledge and learn from others
• Apply now or continue reading for more details!

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoots mechanical devices in operation, dismantles and examines devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, and adjusts, repairs or replaces defective parts
• Sets up and operates shop machinery such as lathe, drill press, grinders, band saws, cutting torch, welder, etc. Uses hand tools and pneumatic tools to modify or repair parts and equipment
• Installs new or repairs/modifies hydraulic and pneumatic equipment as needed
• Completes projects with minimal guidance showing a proactive attitude to minimizing equipment down time and lost production capability
• Improves reliability and uptime of all equipment with a preventive maintenance mentality
• Operates forklift and hydraulic working platform as needed
• Researches supplies, parts and tools needed to complete work orders
• Assists in identifying and maintaining an accurate inventory of parts
• Contributes to upkeep and updating of required paperwork such as records, maintenance logs, documents, manuals, drawings, PM logs, etc

Qualifications

• Precision Machining – working knowledge of mills, lathes, saws, shear, brake, surface grinder
• Machine Alignment – ability to move, precision level, install industrial equipment
• Knowledge of machine leveling devices (machinists’ level, laser level, transit)
• Forklift certification
• Familiarity with machine guarding and safety measures
• Able to use common millwright tools (hand tools, impacts, machine skates, voltmeter, dial indicator, calipers, micrometer, welding, cutting, grinding)
• Creative problem‑solving skills
• Good communication skills and teamwork
• Self‑starter – able to work under minimal supervision and direction
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for prolonged periods of time

Experience

• 15 years industrial or manufacturing experience
• 10 years industrial maintenance/fabrication/machining
• 2 years Crane/Rigging Experience
• 10 years Welding (MIG, TIG)

Physical Demands

• Requires standing and sitting for extended periods of time, talking and listening
• Must be able to walk and use hands, occasionally requires bending, stooping, climbing ladders and stairs
• May occasionally be required to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to frequently communicate and understand work instructions and information in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment where noise level is loud
• Must be able to detect and discern safety alarms and respond accordingly
• Generally requires the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, hard hat, respiratory protection
• Exposure to outside weather conditions is routine
• May be exposed to working in extreme heat and humidity
• May also be exposed on occasion to dust or fumes

Benefits

The Company offers medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan, life, long‑term disability, short‑term disability, paid time off, paid vacation time, paid parental leave, paid holidays annually. Eligibility depends on applicable requirements.

Avient reserves the right to modify compensation, benefits, and other employment terms at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non‑discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to complete an online application, please contact the Avient HR Team by emailing [e-mail].