Maintenance Mechanic

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems.

These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 71 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 15,400 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2023 US Best Managed Company.

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As a Maintenance Mechanic at Solenis, you will install, maintain, and troubleshoot site equipment to ensure safe operation and maximum production availability. Working safely within a team to accomplish common goals is paramount.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Performing general mechanic maintenance activities in a team atmosphere to meet or exceed safety, environmental, and production goals.
• Keeping production units and supporting facilities in reliable working condition.
• Using good judgment to make decisions that contribute to overall plant efficiency, objectives, and policies.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent experience.
• At least 4 years of maintenance experience in an industrial plant, preferably chemical operations.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics, including fractions, decimals, and minor algebra.
• Good working knowledge of Millwright work, Machining, Welding, and/or Pipe fitting.
• Knowledge of and experience with various drive train equipment (gears, bearings, belts).
• Rotating Equipment Alignment experience is preferred.
• Rigging experience and operation of lifting equipment are preferred.
• Proficiency with various measuring instruments.
• Hydraulics experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of welding and burning techniques; welding certification is a plus but not required.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Preventive and Predictive Maintenance is preferred.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Work safely to prevent injury to self or others.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical components of production and packaging processes.
• Perform preventive maintenance procedures and repairs.
• Use blueprints, schematics, manufacturer specifications, and manuals for troubleshooting and repairs.
• Utilize PCs, software, email, and SAP.
• Recommend system or equipment changes to improve reliability and process efficiency.
• Suggest tools, equipment, or methods to enhance safety and repair timeliness.
• Support 24-hour operations with on-call coverage if needed; shift work may be required.