Mechanic Pipefitter

Kraton•Panama City, FL

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Mechanic works in an outdoor chemical industrial plant to inspect, repair, install, and maintain production equipment within the facility. The position includes routine shop repairs, shop work, and fabrication. Availability to work nights, holidays, weekends, or overtime may be required based on operational needs. The role has physical requirements that include lifting generally up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders, hand manipulation, and operating heavy equipment. Vision, peripheral and depth perception, and auditory functions within normal ranges are required. Tools and equipment include parts and equipment, a forklift, overhead hoist, boom/crane truck, manual-hydraulic motor jack, safety harness, and confined-space PPE.

Requirements

Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively on shift teams.
Computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook.
Troubleshooting ability, critical thinking, sound decision-making, and disciplined problem-solving.
High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of experience in chemical manufacturing.
Knowledge of machines and tools, with demonstrated mechanical ability.
Journeyman status, licenses, and professional trade certification.

Responsibilities

Safely operate equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of Kraton products.
Analyze information and evaluate results to choose solutions and solve problems.
Adjust equipment control settings and record data.
Perform process sampling and field analysis as required.
Monitor processes and perform routine area surveillances.
Lubricate, clean, and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
Prepare equipment for maintenance and inspect completed maintenance work with craft workers.
Move raw and processed materials.
Perform routine safety equipment checks and other audits.
Operate and maintain packaging equipment.