Avient Minneapolis , MN 55415
Posted 3 weeks ago
Pay: $32-$40 (based on experience)
Hours:
Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision start day 1.
401K match and 100% vested day 1.
Vacation and Sick time
5% MIP Bonus
Job Summary
Under the Supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician will be responsible for completing maintenance assignments to build, repair and/or maintain all equipment in good operating condition as quickly and accurately as possible; while keeping associated costs to a minimum to help meet Plant goals. The Maintenance Technician is expected to be multi-skilled and able to contribute to plant maintenance activities in a variety of craft disciplines.
Essential Functions
Completes projects with minimal guidance showing a proactive attitude to minimize equipment down time and lost production capability.
Troubleshoots mechanical devices in operation.
Dismantles and examines devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
Adjusts, repairs or replaces defective parts.
Sets up and operates shop machinery such as lathe, drill press,grinders, band saws, cutting torch, welder. etc.
Uses hand tools and pneumatic tools to modify or repair parts and equipment.
Installs new or repairs/modifies hydraulic and pneumatic equipment as needed.
Improves reliability and uptime of all equipment.
Takes a proactive approach to equipment issues with a preventive maintenance mentality.
Operates forklift and hydraulic working platform as needed.
Researches supplies, parts and tools needed to complete work orders.
Assists in identifying and maintaining an accurate inventory of parts.
Contributes to upkeep and updating of required paperwork such as records, maintenance logs, documents, manuals, drawings, Preventive Maintenance logs, etc.
Supports the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company.
Follows applicable Safety, Health and Environmental rules and guidelines while performing job duties.
Maintains departmental housekeeping.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
High School Diploma/GED required.
Associate Degree, Technical School or Equivalent Experience required.
Maintenance/ Mechanical/Industrial Operations (Plastic Industry preferred) -5 years
Electrical Experience
Time, Organizational Skills and Priority Management
Self-motivated, ability to work in a team environment
Additional Qualifications
Competencies
Physical Demands
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT), provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:
Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials
Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation
Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater and improve the recyclability of materials and packaging across a spectrum of end uses
Avient employs approximately 8,400 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work. For more information, visit www.avient.com.
WHY AVIENT:
At Avient, we strive for a culture of trust and engagement. Our associates are leading company initiatives such as Lead by Women, HYPE (Harnessing Young Professionals), Pride at Avient and Embrace to advance diversity in professional and personal development. We also provide our associates with robust development programs such as Avient Academy, Lean Six Sigma, and various leadership workshops to allow for career growth in a variety of ways. With workplace flexibility, health and wellness programs, casual dress days, and paid time off for community service, we are committed to building upon our positive momentum.
At Avient, we believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions in hiring, promotion, development, compensation and advancement are based upon non-discriminatory factors such as, for example, qualifications, abilities, experience, and performance.
Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran's status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.
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