Associate Technician, Maintenance- Day Shift

Celanese is seeking an Associate Technician, Maintenance/Reliability Expert
. This is a 12-hour day shift with rotating days. This role will ensure that all aspects of the maintenance plan are followed, adhering to four core principles:

• Preventive maintenance
• Equipment repair within their capabilities, including root cause analysis
• Proactively addressing reliability issues
• Executing maintenance activities as scheduled by the maintenance planner

• Conduct routine rounds and actively monitor equipment to inspect and detect anomalies, identifying emerging issues.
• Independently perform maintenance in accordance with industry standards.
• Identify required parts, supplies, and repair items.
• Collaborate with the Planner/Scheduler to optimize preventive maintenance procedures.
• Ensure compliance with 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Perform maintenance tasks, make adjustments and repairs, and complete preventive maintenance as scheduled.
• Conduct C-level root cause analyses (RCAs) on equipment reliability failure modes.
• Troubleshoot issues in collaboration with other work groups as necessary (e.g., Core Maintenance Expert, Reliability SME).
• Apply lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, turn equipment over to maintenance for repairs, and participate in return-to-service activities.
• Deliver accurate and high-quality work notifications.

• Maintenance skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Understanding of basic electrical and mechanical systems, with the ability to perform repairs
• Technical focus or at least 6 months of related experience in the general maintenance industry
• Troubleshooting and RCA skills
• Knowledge of processes and equipment
• Ability to identify anomalies in equipment
• Proficiency in using basic hand tool

This Kentucky position pays $35.62/hour and annual bonus eligibility. Actual pay may vary based on experience, qualifications, and market factors.

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

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.