Industrial Maintenance Technician

Clariant•Louisville, KY

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Clariant is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician for its maintenance team at the PPCAT Plant in Louisville, Kentucky. The role supports critical plant operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment in a manufacturing environment. It offers opportunities to develop technical skills across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The position follows a Monday–Friday rotating schedule from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Clariant offers competitive hourly pay aligned with experience, a performance-based increase after six months, paid time off, and a $2,000 sign-on bonus after four months.

Requirements

At least 4 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience, with electrical and mechanical exposure.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends as required.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in an industrial environment.
Ability to work independently and contribute effectively as part of a team.
Clear communication skills and a commitment to safety and reliability.

Nice To Haves

Chemical or food manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Comply with local regulations and Clariant safety, environmental, and operational policies.
Participate in risk assessments and implement corrective actions to improve plant safety.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment, ensuring assets meet quality and performance standards.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues with increasing independence based on experience.
Support technical documentation and adhere to Management of Change (MOC) processes.
Collaborate with production operators and attend daily performance meetings to support operational goals.
Execute maintenance tasks efficiently while balancing safety, quality, time, and cost.
Complete SAMACO work orders, including Process Safety Management (PSM) and Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) activities.
Maintain required job qualifications, certifications, and safety training.