Maintenance Technician 2

United Initiators • Elyria, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

United Initiators is seeking a Maintenance Technician 2 to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment and systems while supporting safe and reliable plant operations. This hands-on role troubleshoots equipment issues, completes maintenance work orders, and supports preventive and predictive maintenance activities to help maintain equipment reliability and plant performance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an industrial maintenance environment, chemical industry experience desirable
• Basic computer skills
• Willing to work overtime when needed
• Ability to serve on the on-call rotation and respond to calls when necessary
• Ability to lift 55 lbs regularly, lift 110 lbs occasionally and exert 100 lbs of force as needed
• Ability to climb, balance, kneel, bend, reach, stand, walk, lift and carry during work activities
• Ability to wear required PPE
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Preventive and predictive maintenance
• Electrical fundamentals (230/460 experience is preferred)
• CMMS documentation
• Safety and compliance awareness
• Time management
• Independence and reliability

Nice To Haves

• Apprenticeship, trade school or equivalent education
• Journeyman’s Certificate
• Experience with fabrication, pneumatics, steam piping, and pump repair

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment and systems throughout the site to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Complete maintenance work orders.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities to help maintain equipment reliability and plant performance.
• Troubleshoot and maintain site mechanical equipment.
• Understand basic electricity and electrical controls, specifically 110V, to troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment.
• Complete, revise and create maintenance work orders using the plant CMMS.
• Actively engage in preventive and predictive maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Maintain inventory of critical and general plant spare parts.
• Work independently with minimal direction and oversight.
• Support maintenance and reliability of site facilities, equipment and instruments.
• Report to work as scheduled and fit for duty.
• Lead by example in maintaining a proactive safety culture and following all safety guidelines and site rules.
• Ensure maintenance activities are documented accurately and consistently.
• Maintain proper handling of equipment and materials to support operational quality standards.
• Support ISO 9001, 14001, and Responsible Care programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting Day 1
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, and accident insurance
• 48 hours of sick time per year (rollover up to 96 hours)
• 2 floating holidays + 24 hours of unavoidable absence leave
• 80 hours of vacation after one year of service
• 401(k) with match, Safe Harbor contribution, and profit sharing
• Wellness Program (earn up to $350/year for routine care)
• Health Advocate program for additional support

What This Job Offers

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