Drum Refurbishment Technician

Balchem Corporation • Green Pond, SC

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About The Position

The Drum Refurbishment Technician prepares and maintains drums and cylinders in accordance with operational, maintenance, and safety standards. The role involves transporting and staging containers; inspecting and cleaning them; removing, installing, and maintaining mechanical components; and conducting internal visual inspections and pressurized leak tests. The technician operates material-handling and maintenance equipment, including forklifts and tools, and maintains sandblasting, dust collection, and paint booth equipment.

The role also includes following and helping improve documented procedures, completing maintenance documentation, carrying out housekeeping, completing required safety training, and collaborating with coworkers and other departments to support safe, efficient operations. Work takes place indoors and outdoors and involves continuous physical activity, varying temperatures, elevated noise, moving mechanical parts, and monitored chemical exposure. Protective clothing and PPE are required for specific tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• 1–2 years of related experience within a maintenance function in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to distinguish colors and safely operate a forklift.
• Ability to walk, bend, push, pull, lift up to 50 pounds, and move loads up to 1,000 pounds using manual handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Transport containers between the Bulk Packaging Warehouse and Maintenance Shop using an electric forklift.
• Inspect containers for proper identification and damage, and stage containers as required.
• Remove, install, and maintain mechanical components, including valves, fuse plugs, and related fittings.
• Perform internal visual inspections of containers, drums, and cylinders to verify condition and compliance with applicable standards.
• Remove labels and clean container exteriors.
• Conduct pressurized leak testing on mechanical fittings and components.
• Operate material-handling and maintenance equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, chain hoists, torque wrenches, and hand and power tools.
• Operate and maintain sandblasting, dust collection, and paint booth equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Learn, follow, and assist in developing and improving documented policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Collaborate with coworkers and other departments and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and help maintain a safe, efficient, and organized maintenance department.
• Complete required documentation accurately, legibly, and on time.
• Perform routine housekeeping, including cleaning, washing, disassembling, and reassembling equipment.
• Complete required safety training and comply with company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED