CB Mechanical Technician

CB Mechanical Technician – Cabot Corporation

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions across the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers’ challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s needs.

Your Role at Cabot

Under limited supervision, performs the most complex installations and repairs in various mechanical maintenance specialty areas, such as mechanical, welding, heating, or piping. May lead a team of in‑house maintenance technicians and/or oversee the work of outside contractors. Very experienced in various maintenance skills, performs repairs and maintains machinery, equipment, and other plant facilities.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Provides leadership and technical expertise in mechanical maintenance, diagnostics, maintenance, repair, and installation of manufacturing equipment.
• Responds to escalated problems and performs equipment repairs as required.
• Leads major turnarounds at plants and may direct a group of in‑house maintenance technicians or outside contractors during these events.
• Works closely with Maintenance Supervisor/Manager or Maintenance Planners to identify trends and contributes to the development of inspection and maintenance schedules.
• Uses the computer to maintain records of maintenance activity and spare parts inventory.
• May participate in spare parts management.
• Participates in scheduled safety meetings and completes safety training requirements; keeps work areas clean.

What You Will Bring To Cabot

• Knowledge and experience of mechanical maintenance and repair procedures and methods.
• Knowledge of manufacturing machines and tools, including their design and uses.
• Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, and instructions; ability to use shop power tools.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively with others in a team‑based environment.
• Flexibility in performing changing assignments; ability to work off shift and after hours as needed.
• Vocational/technical, mechanical school and completed (certified) apprenticeship required.
• 3–5 years of experience.