What are we looking for?
Responsible for maintaining daily operation of equipment, preventative maintenance on process equipment and facility systems, providing emergency repairs as needed with moderate supervision. Performs as a master welder as a primary duty. Installs new equipment and inspects and repairs existing equipment.
Hourly rate of $32.24 per hour; plus opportunity to enroll in dental, medical, vision and 401K benefits; PTO of up to 3 weeks per year; opportunity for an annual company bonus; and opportunity for a perfect attendance bonus!
What you’ll own in this role…
- Follow safe work practices and support safety goals and objectives.
- Work from prints, diagrams, schematics, specifications, instructions, operations manuals, and manufacturer’s manuals and specifications, to perform scheduled and emergency repairs.
- Makes all necessary mechanical repairs on equipment, including replacement, repair and installation of sleeves, bearings gears, shafts, pins, etc.
- Piping installation and ability to determine correct materials for each service.
- Can read and understand piping specification and engineering drawings.
- Safe operation of industrial equipment such as forklifts, aerial lifts, scissors lifts, hoists, rigging, etc.
- Troubleshoot and repair steam systems.
- Pump repair and installation.
- Steel and sheet metal fabrication.
- Maintains and improves preventative/predictive maintenance programs.
- Estimate required tools and materials for assigned tasks; communicate and ensure parts, supplies, etc. are on hand for task
- Take direction from work order system and complete work, including all required paperwork/data entry in SAP-PM
- Communicate with Supervisor of issues as they arise and provide updates at shift change on work order status
- Provide training to other technicians in areas of expertise
- Communicate on a daily basis cross-functionally (Technical, Production, etc.)
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment through effective housekeeping.
- Appropriately respond to emergency situations.
- Support compliance efforts – RCMS, ISO, PSM, OSHA, etc.
- Manage time to effectively perform multiple job tasks safety and accurately.
- Complete logs, batch sheets, and other required paperwork.
- Attend meetings and training as required.
- Must be able to work overtime as needed.
- Must be able to work various shifts, including off shift or swing shift as required.
- Follow all EHS policies and procedures.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the areas of Safety, Quality, Cost, and Production.
- Other duties as assigned
What you’ll need to be successful…
- High school or equivalent degree.
- Journeyman Card or two year degree or a union card in a particular trade
- 3-5 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance in a manufacturing environment preferably.
- Knowledge of distributive control system (DCS).
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization both written and orally.
- Must be self-directed.
- Working knowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel, E-Mail)
- Ability to follow instructions, record data
- Able to lift and/or carry up to fifty (50) pounds and physical dexterity to assemble polymerization reactors
- Ability to work at heights and walk on grating.
- Work in various climates (indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions).
- Stand and walk throughout assigned shift.
- Must be able to wear a respirator and other required PPE.
- Work in an environment with various chemicals on a daily basis.
- Required to participate on ERT and pass all of physical requirement
Qualifications that can set you apart …
- Experience in a Chemical Manufacturing environment
- Experience working in a HPWP.
- Familiar with ISO-9001 and Process Safety Management.
- Welding Certification and applicable experience; SMAW, GTAW, GMAW
- Predictive maintenance experience – Vibration analysis, lubrication analysis, etc.
- Steam system experience preferable.
- Electrical and Instrumentation experience is a plus. • Experience in SAP-PM (or other CMMS)
- Reading, Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Observation, Teamwork.
- Familiar with ISO-9001, Process Safety Management, RSMC, etc
Why Synthomer?
We are ambitious!
We have grown significantly – both organically and inorganically. We are a FTSE 250 listed company, 22% of our revenue comes from newly commercialized products, and we’re recognized in the top-quartile for chemicals manufacturing safety.
We believe in high challenge, high support!
We are keen to let you contribute in real roles from day 1. We expect a lot, but offer a lot, too. This includes onboarding, induction and learning events, networking opportunities, mentoring and personal development planning. So, be up for an inspiring long-term career adventure.
We personalize our approach to development!
At Synthomer, you won't find generic career tracks or development programs but rather a one-size-fits-one approach to employee development. We'll partner with you to ensure you have the right experiences that build your capabilities and accelerate your career growth.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.24 per hour