Maintenance Mechanic

Overview

Position:
Maintenance Technician

Location:

Augusta, GA

Reports To:

Maintenance Supervisor

Compensation: $28 - $34

The range shown reflects the targeted pay scale. Actual pay within the range depends on work location and factors such as skills, experience, and education. Specific salary details can be discussed during the hiring process. Posted compensation reflects base salary only and excludes bonuses, benefits, pension contributions, and other incentives.

About this Role

The maintenance technicians are primarily responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial equipment in accordance with manufacturing or site s specifications, and general facility maintenance activities. They are also required to support site electrical activities as needed.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years associate degree in industrial maintenance or similar technical field
• Minimum 3 years mechanical experience in a chemical manufacturing operation as a pipefitter, machinist, millwright, or similar.
• Welding skills.

• Professional with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, sketches, and P&.
• Must have an understanding of units of measure and weight and perform conversions.
• Ability to communicate with courtesy and tact when furnishing or obtaining information from both fellow workers and other departments.
• Experience operating equipment such as forklift, man lift, front-end loader, and other heavy equipment.
• Experience with a CMMS such as SAP or Facility Dude.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Must be available to work overtime as needed for business continuity, including callouts on off-shifts and weekends.

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair process equipment, including hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems such as pumps, gear reducers, exhaust fans, boilers, compressors, conveyors, packager, and a wide range of facility equipment in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Interface with OEMs and vendors as necessary.
• Support inventory and management of spare parts.
• Recommend changes and improvements to existing equipment to improve reliability, accuracy, or to further optimize process.
• Accurately complete all work performed according to work instructions, including proper documentation. Complete work orders using CMMS (Facility Dude) system.
• Perform repairs and modifications as directed by Maintenance Manager.
• Support and participate in training programs.
• Support site safety programs.
• Keep the Maintenance Supervisor informed of job status.
• Support/leads failure analysis process by discussing the causes of equipment failure with other stakeholders.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the shop and at the job site.
• Wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) deemed necessary by ESH, site leadership team, and corporate safety guidelines for each task.
• Perform assigned preventive and corrective maintenance on plant systems and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodations.
• Support the PM/PdM program by ensuring a high-quality workmanship.
• Comply with plant policies and procedures.
• Coordinate equipment availability with the appropriate personnel.
• Operate forklift truck, aerial man lift, railcar mover, pay-loader, and pass a company-administered proficiency test.
• Complete and maintain safety, quality, and ISO documentation and records.
• Working knowledge of computers and MS Windows operating system is required.
• Physical requirements:
  
  sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; occasional climbing stairs/ladders; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; ability to work in confined spaces; vision requirements including close vision.
• Familiarity with safety practices and techniques relating to the chemical industry (e.g., LOTO, Elevated Work, Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, Arc Flash awareness).