Maintenance Technician

Pay or shift range: $22 USD to $26 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Are you an experienced maintenance professional looking for an opportunity to apply your troubleshooting and repair skills in an industrial manufacturing environment? United Initiators is seeking a Maintenance Technician 2 to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment and systems while supporting safe and reliable plant operations.

United Initiators is a global leader in the production of peroxide‑based initiators and specialty chemicals. We take pride in our commitment to safety
, quality
, and innovation - and in creating a workplace where employees can thrive. Learn more at .

• Starting Pay Range: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Eligible for 4% annual bonus
• Hands‑on maintenance role in a manufacturing environment
• Diverse equipment and troubleshooting opportunities
• Stable company with a strong commitment to safety

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting Day 1
• 48 hours of sick time per year (rollover up to 96 hours)
• 2 floating holidays + 24 hours of unavoidable absence leave
• 80 hours of vacation after one year of service
• 401(k) with match, Safe Harbor contribution, and profit sharing
• Wellness Program (earn up to $350/year for routine care)
• Health Advocate program for additional support

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment and systems throughout the site to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This hands‑on role troubleshoots equipment issues, completes maintenance work orders, and supports preventive and predictive maintenance activities to help maintain equipment reliability and plant performance.

• Troubleshoot and maintain site mechanical equipment
• Understand basic electricity and electrical controls, specifically 110V, to troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment
• Complete, revise and create maintenance work orders using the plant CMMS
• Actively engage in preventive and predictive maintenance of equipment and facilities
• Maintain inventory of critical and general plant spare parts
• Work independently with minimal direction and oversight

• Support maintenance and reliability of site facilities, equipment and instruments
• Report to work as scheduled and fit for duty

• Lead by example in maintaining a proactive safety culture and following all safety guidelines and site rules

• Ensure maintenance activities are documented accurately and consistently
• Maintain proper handling of equipment and materials to support operational quality standards
• Support ISO 9001, 14001, and Responsible Care programs

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an industrial maintenance environment, chemical industry experience desirable
• Basic computer skills
• Willing to work overtime when needed
• Ability to serve on the on‑call rotation and respond to calls when necessary
• Ability to lift 55 lbs regularly, lift 110 lbs occasionally and exert 100 lbs of force as needed
• Ability to climb, balance, kneel, bend, reach, stand, walk, lift and carry during work activities
  
  Ability to wear required PPE
• Apprenticeship, trade school or equivalent education
• Experience with fabrication, pneumatics, steam piping, and pump repair
• Combination of plant, mechanical and outdoor work environments with exposure to equipment and industrial conditions
• Physical activity including walking, climbing, lifting and navigating operational areas
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Preventive and predictive maintenance
• Electrical fundamentals (230/460 experience is preferred)
• CMMS documentation
• Safety and compliance awareness
• Time management
• Independence and reliability

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