Maintenance Mechanic III

Ascend Performance Materials • Pensacola, FL

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About The Position

Ascend Performance Materials is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and repair production equipment, machinery, and facility systems in support of safe, reliable plant operations. The role involves inspecting, testing, adjusting, aligning, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and overhauling a variety of mechanical equipment throughout the plant. The mechanic performs preventive maintenance, documents completed work, follows safety procedures, and works with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime.

The position is scheduled Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Overtime may be required, and carrying a company-provided phone may also be required. The role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and collaborates with craftsmen, Operations Coordinators, planners, and maintenance leaders.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with maintenance and operations personnel.
• Ability to read and interpret prints and drawings.
• Knowledge of fasteners, gaskets, flanges, piping, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, blowers, and other rotating equipment.

Nice To Haves

• NCCER Millwright certification (Certification Plus).
• Knowledge of plant mechanical equipment.
• Experience with reverse-dial or laser coupling alignment.
• Fundamental knowledge of vibration, rotor balancing, and lubrication.
• Experience with centrifugal, vertical turbine, and positive displacement pumps.
• Ability to maintain drive components to achieve proper speed, torque, and direction.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and Management of Change (MOC).
• Computer skills, including SAP maintenance software, web-based data entry, and other applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned work safely, efficiently, and to a high standard in support of plant operations and the maintenance plan.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment using a systematic approach, standard procedures, and troubleshooting guidelines.
• Work with Operations Coordinators, Lead Craftsmen, Planners, and Maintenance FLLs to identify and address opportunities to improve work execution and equipment reliability.
• Support site safety, including developing Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and instructing others in the proper use of tools and equipment.
• Use SAP to enter notifications, create work orders, document job history, and reserve materials.
• For shift craftsman assignments, update the Priority Orders system daily with field findings.
• Demonstrate initiative and a positive, service-focused attitude while maintaining critical plant equipment.
• Inspect, test, adjust, align, troubleshoot, repair, install, and overhaul mechanical equipment throughout the plant.
• Perform preventive maintenance and document work completed.

What This Job Offers

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