Multicraft Maintenance Mechanic - Represented/Tariff
Listed on 2026-06-20
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
About You and this Role
Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Multicraft Maintenance Mechanic at the Knoxville, TN location. The purpose of this job is to repair and replace mechanical systems, pumps, agitators, including piping and machinery supporting operating plants and utilities.
Responsibilities- Maintaining and repairing motors, valves, rotating equipment and all equipment necessary for the chemical plant operation.
- Working with Operations to troubleshoot equipment upsets and determine path to repair.
- Executing preventative maintenance plans to maintain equipment reliability such as calibrations, alignments, lubrications, etc.
- General construction including shop fabrication, machining, and small welding jobs.
- A minimum of a High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
- At least 3 years of maintenance work experience in a chemical plant, packaging facility or a skilled trade using similar skills such as a Pipefitter, Millwright, or HVAC technician.
- Current, valid US driver's license.
- Able to work straight shifts Monday-Friday from 7 am- 3:30 pm. Overtime offered based on business need.
- Be proficient in computers to perform job tasks.
- A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
- Associate's degree in a maintenance or related discipline.
- 3 or more years of relevant military experience.
- 5+ years experience in a chemical plant, packaging facility or a skilled trade using similar skills such as a Pipefitter, Millwright, or HVAC technician.
Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:
- Lift, push, and pull.
- Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
- Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders.
- Work in tight and closed in spaces.
- Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator.
- Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.
- Work in an area with hazardous materials.
- Ability to work comfortably and safely at elevated heights. Must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses with a total weight capacity of 300lbs.
- Equipment Troubleshooting: Systematic, step-by-step process for identifying the root cause of a malfunction and implementing a solution to restore the equipment to its intended working condition.
- Process Control: The application of a systematic method for managing and adjusting a dynamic system's variables to maintain it within specified limits and to achieve a desired outcome.
- Process Equipment: Machinery and devices that alter raw materials or products through chemical or physical means to achieve a desired outcome. An understanding of how this equipment operates is critical for this role.
- Mechanical Systems Diagnostics: Ability to assess the condition and performance of pumps, motors, valves, and rotating equipment using inspection techniques, measurements, and testing tools to proactively identify wear, failure risks, and maintenance needs.
- Preventative & Predictive Maintenance: Knowledge of implementing and optimizing maintenance strategies (e.g., inspections, lubrication schedules, vibration monitoring) to reduce unplanned downtime and improve overall equipment reliability.
- No relocation assistance is available for this position.
We invest in you.
Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.
Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:
- Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
- Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
- Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
- Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
- Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
- Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
- Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
- Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community…
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