Maintenance Technician

What are we looking for?

With moderate supervision this person will be responsible for maintaining daily operation of the equipment, preventative maintenance on process equipment and facility systems, providing emergency repairs as needed. This position will be responsible for installation of new equipment and inspection and repair of existing equipment. The position will be required to work overtime as needed.

Hourly rate of $35 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 perfect attendance days!

What you'll own in this role…

• Follow safe work practices and support safety goals and objectives.

• 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, hoists, etc.

• Machinery repair and installation.

• Troubleshoot and repair steam systems.

• Pump repair and installation.

• Steel and sheet metal fabrication.

• Participate on the Emergency Response Team.

• Maintains and improves preventative/predictive maintenance programs.

• Must be able to lift objects weighing 70 lbs. or more and/or frequent lift/carry 50 lbs. or more, employee must be able to work from all heights.

What you'll need to be successful…

• High School Diploma/GED

• Must have one of the following:

• Journeymen's Card, or

• 2-Year Technical Degree, mechanical in nature, or

• Trade School Certification

• 2-5 years' experience in maintenance manufacturing environment preferably in a chemical / production facility

• 2-5 years mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment

• Capable of working in a high paced environment

• Able to handle up to fifty (50) pounds and physical dexterity to assemble polymerization reactors

• Working knowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel, E-Mail)

• Must be able to work 2nd or 3rd shifts*

Qualifications that can set you apart …

• Familiar with ISO-9001 and Process Safety Management

• Certified Welder

• Steam system experience

• Electrical and Instrumentation experience

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.