Chemical Manufacturing Maintenance Technician
About The Position
Join MAPEI Corporation, a global manufacturer of construction chemicals and building materials, as a Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic/Technician. The Maintenance Team supports operational excellence and safety by maintaining equipment reliability, performing routine maintenance, and troubleshooting complex machinery issues. The technician diagnoses, repairs, and maintains production equipment, including industrial blenders, mixers, automated and manual packaging systems, robotic machinery, pumps, valves, and pressure vessels. The role includes mechanical, electrical, control, pneumatic, and hydraulic maintenance and troubleshooting. Work is performed in accordance with company safety and quality standards, OSHA requirements, Process Safety Management (PSM) guidelines, and environmental regulations. The stated base pay range is $30–$39 per hour, based on experience; additional shift differentials may apply for second or third shifts.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- 1–2 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with NEC and NFPA 70E standards.
- Skill in installing new equipment and modifying existing installations.
- Proficiency in Statistical Process Control, including control charts, standard deviation, and Cpk.
- Ability to read pneumatic schematics and troubleshoot pneumatic systems.
- Knowledge of V-belts, valves, motors, drives, and electrical enclosures.
- Ability to read electrical and control schematics.
- Understanding of PLC hardware and Ladder Logic programming.
- Electrical troubleshooting skills and knowledge of safety compliance.
- Computer literacy and strong communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with supervisors and management on repairs and preventive maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control systems, including machinery, instruments, power systems, and piping.
- Complete repairs and initiate work orders based on preventive or predictive maintenance findings.
- Execute work orders and preventive maintenance tasks to maximize equipment reliability.
- Document maintenance activities, resources, and completion codes accurately.
- Analyze reports and recommend improvements to asset operability, reliability, and safety.
- Request repair parts as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Perform maintenance in compliance with OSHA, Process Safety Management guidelines, and environmental regulations.
- Track and meet maintenance KPIs and performance goals.
- Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs.
- Develop skills through self-improvement initiatives.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace and comply with safety and quality standards.
- Perform additional duties as required.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay and shift differentials.
- Biannual discretionary Rewards for Results bonuses based on plant performance.
- Medical plan with minimal monthly employee contributions.
- 17 days of paid sick and vacation time annually, prorated in the first year.
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% matching.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision programs.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Free telemedicine physician services.
- Tuition reimbursement programs.
- Discounted home and auto insurance programs.
- Supplemental life insurance.
- Other employee-focused perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
