Journeyman

Synthomer • Akron, OH

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Synthomer is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,900 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products. At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, Germany, China, Malaysia and Ohio, USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.

Requirements

• Must have one of the following: Journeymen’s Card, 2-Year Technical Degree (mechanical in nature), Trade School Certification, or equivalent
• Capable of working in a high paced environment
• Able to handle up to fifty (50) pounds and physical dexterity to assemble polymerization reactors
• Working knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft office, Workday)

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with ISO-9001 and Process Safety Management
• Certified Welder
• Steam system experience
• Electrical and Instrumentation experience
• 2-5 years’ experience in maintenance manufacturing environment preferably in a chemical / production facility

Responsibilities

• Maintaining daily operation of the equipment
• Preventative maintenance on process equipment and facility systems
• Providing emergency repairs as needed
• Installation of new equipment
• Inspection and repair of existing equipment
• Follow safe work practices and support safety goals and objectives
• Makes all necessary mechanical repairs on equipment, including replacement, repair and installation of sleeves, bearings gears, shafts, pins, etc.
• Piping installation and ability to determine correct materials for each service
• Safe operation of industrial equipment such as forklifts, hoists, etc.
• Machinery repair and installation
• Troubleshoot and repair steam systems
• Pump repair and installation
• Steel and sheet metal fabrication
• Maintains and improves preventative/predictive maintenance programs

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short term and long term disability coverage
• 401 (k) savings plan
• Competitive, market-aligned compensation
• Discretionary global bonus scheme
• Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions
• Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role
• Healthcare – tailored to regional locations
• Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
• Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs
• Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
• Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives
• Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country
• Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive
• Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree