Mechanic, Maintenance

Kemira•Augusta, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Kemira is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic at its Augusta, Georgia location. The role performs assigned work safely, effectively, and efficiently; provides feedback on preventive maintenance and identifies additional work needed on inspected equipment; responds to emergency or unplanned work, including callouts; supports plant modifications and capital improvements; and participates in operating plant utility systems. Responsibilities also include maintaining equipment and piping, troubleshooting mechanical and processing issues, completing maintenance records, and supporting the MRO parts warehouse.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 2–3 years of experience in chemical manufacturing preferred.
Good written and verbal communication skills, and math and reading comprehension skills.
Good computer skills.
Experience using SAP or another computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Experience using modern tools such as laser alignment and vibration data collection.
Experience operating cranes, man lifts, and other equipment as needed.
Non-code welding experience.

Nice To Haves

Two years of vocational school or technical training is strongly preferred.
Experience in chemical manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with safe work practices and use appropriate personal protective equipment and fall protection.
Complete preventive maintenance work, report issues, and identify additional work required on inspected equipment.
Complete required documentation.
Repair and install equipment as needed.
Troubleshoot mechanical and processing issues.
Rebuild centrifugal pumps, including mechanical seals, shafts, and bearings.
Replace damaged PVC and CPVC piping from 1 inch to 12 inches in diameter.
Replace and rebuild gearboxes as needed.
Align pumps, gearboxes, and motors.
Participate in the mobile first responder team, where applicable.
Manage input to work orders and notifications in SAP.
Complete labor-hour time confirmations in SAP.
Assist in managing the MRO parts warehouse for mechanic items.
Participate in operating plant utility systems, including the boiler, chiller, cooling towers, compressed air system, main fire water supply pump, and chemical feed system for water treatment.
Paint and label equipment and piping, and perform carpenter work as needed.
Respond to emergency or unplanned work, including callouts.
Work on plant modifications, including capital improvements.