Maintenance Technician - Madisonville, KY

Ahlstrom•Madisonville, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the maintenance mechanic position in Madisonville, Kentucky is to maintain the operating efficiency of mill equipment, repair and troubleshoot system and process upsets. Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials segments, along with the Performance Materials Cluster, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2025 amounted to EUR 2.9 billion and we employ some 7,000 people.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Four to six years of relevant experience
Mathematical and mechanical aptitude
Exercise a high degree of self-motivation
Great verbal and written communication skills
Computer literate. Microsoft Windows/Word/Excel and Company software
Must be able demonstrate skills and knowledge

Nice To Haves

Technical degree preferred

Responsibilities

Adheres to all company’s safety policies, OSHA regulations, ISO14000, ISO9001:2000 standards and policies
Maintain and measure equipment performance to specification
Troubleshoot and implement corrective actions
Participates in Safety, Quality and Production meetings with peers when required
Must be able to report to the job, on time, as scheduled
Must be willing to work any shift as needed, and follow the “on-call” rotation process
Follow safe work practices and assist in the development of safe practices
Maintain and measure equipment performance
Utilize trade skills such as rigging, welding, mechanical rebuilding, installation of process equipment and the ability to follow repair instructions
Rebuild or install mechanical components such as pumps and gearboxes
Troubleshoot and implement corrective actions
Read and analyze task or project assignments in order to design, and implement necessary repairs or replacements
Manage time and complete work assignments, work orders, and maintenance rounds
Ability to learn new equipment, processes, and skills
Have a good understanding of bearing, pump, motor, and gearbox operation
Perform mechanical tasks such as motor replacement, bearing installation, hydraulic and pneumatic repairs, etc
Willingness to learn new skills both mechanical & electrical
Actively participates in continuous improvement programs
Actively participates in housekeeping programs, inventory counts and performs housekeeping for area
Ability to manage time and complete work assignments
Ability to learn new equipment, processes and skills
Participate, cooperate and engage during cross training of personnel for efficiency optimization and personal multi-skills development within the department and the plant
Safely drive and operate lifting equipment such as but not limited to forklift, fork trucks and jib cranes
Support and assist in special projects and other duties as assigned
Required to work weekends and holidays
Ability to be on call 24/7 to come in and work on machinery and to answer questions about machinery in the Plant
Must carry company cell phone if required
Required to work any shift and any rotation
Required to work off shift as needed
Performs additional duties as required