Maintenance Mechanic

Lubrizol Corporation•Gastonia, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic reports to the site's Maintenance Supervisor and will be responsible for the inspection, evaluation, repair of existing, installation of new processing and utility equipment in the plant. In this role, you will directly impact the safety and reliability of an operating chemical plant. To accomplish this role, you will interact and consult with other employees like Maintenance Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians, Maintenance Planners, Reliability / Process / Project Engineers, Chemical Operators, and all levels of plant supervision.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
Valid driver’s license
3+ years’ skilled industrial maintenance experience
Familiarity with ISO procedures, plumbing, millwrighting, rigging, rotating/stationary equipment repair, metal fabrication, insulating, and reading prints/diagrams preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent math, reading comprehension, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Ability to follow departmental practices, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Ability to safely work independently and in a team setting.
Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays and call-ins.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a chemical plant
3+ years welding experience
Associate’s degree or certificate in Industrial Maintenance and/or Engineering Technology programs (or similar)
Familiarity with OSHA regulations including Lock Out Tag Out, Hot Work, and Confined Space Entry
Experience with SAP software
Experience ASME / NBIC code welding, boiler and pressure vessel repair, or AWS / CWI weld inspection
Experience with air-operated diaphragm, centrifugal, positive displacement, and other pumps
Experience with mechanical seals and seal pots for rotating equipment
Experience with reactors, storage tanks, agitators, and materials handling equipment
Experience operating or maintaining boilers, chillers, compressors, and water purification systems
Experience with predicative maintenance (ultrasound, IR thermography, oil analysis, or vibration)
Experience with basic electrical / electronic controls and instrumentation

Responsibilities

Safely perform preventive and predictive maintenance and repair of all industrial equipment associated with the operation of the facility and production of chemicals.
Leads and assist in equipment troubleshooting for mechanical and electrical equipment.
Leads and assist in the fabrication, construction, installation, and modification of new, existing and customized equipment throughout the facility.
Weld mechanical equipment, structural and piping applications, including SMAW (Stick), MIG, and TIG methods; equipment metallurgies will include carbon steel, stainless steels, and aluminum.
Slolder and braze for plumbing and copper piping applications.
Perform general carpentry and metal fabrication work with a variety of materials.
Lubricate equipment tasks with oils, greases, filters, pumps, and other advanced tools (ultrasonic tool)
Perform basic facility maintenance tasks including cleaning, sweeping, and occasional snow removal and salting.
Operate or works with forklifts and other heavy equipment (telehandler, boom truck / crane, skid steer, etc...)