Technician, Maintenance

Celanese; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Celanese is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support our chemical operation, ensuring safety, quality, reliability, and engagement. The role executes time-sensitive maintenance tasks while maintaining high work quality and efficiency.

You will inspect and repair equipment such as valves, pumps, piping, tanks, and pressure relief devices, and coordinate with production for feedback. Strong mechanical aptitude and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; 2-year mechanic degree a plus.
• Minimum 4 years in general/industrial maintenance and repair.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with maintenance/process experts.

Responsibilities

• Installs, services, and repairs process equipment components (valves, pumps, piping, actuators, filtration, tanks).
• Uses gauges and tools to diagnose malfunctions and disassemble/repair components.
• Inspects mechanical equipment typical of a chemical facility.
• Coordinates with production for feedback on machinery function.
• Uses RCA thinking to prevent recurrence of failures.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Solid communication skills

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year Mechanic Degree

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for supporting the chemical operation in obtaining the flawless performance of safety, quality, reliability, and engagement. This role will execute maintenance tasks that are time sensitive in impact or consequence. The Maintenance Mechanic will ensure that maintenance is executed safely, efficiently and work quality is exceptional

Responsibilities:

• Installs, services, and repairs process equipment components associated with valves, pumps, piping systems, actuators, filtration systems, tanks/vessels, pressure relief devices, pumps consistent with chemical industry
• Uses gauges and other test instruments to diagnose malfunctions and hand and power tools to disassemble, repair, and reassemble system components
• Conduct inspection of mechanical and other equipment typical of a chemical facility
• Coordinate with the production and other departments for feedback on the functionality of machinery
• Uses RCA thinking on most failures to correct and prevent reoccurrence

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or a GED equivalent (Preferred)
  • 2-year Mechanic Degree a plus
• Minimum 4 years of experience in general/industrial maintenance and repair experience
  • Minimum 0-2 years of experience if they have a 2-year Mechanic Degree
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Solid communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with other maintenance or process experts

Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation is a Fortune 500 company that employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2025 net sales of $9.5 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

Celanese is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Celanese does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.