Mechanical Technician

Evonik•Mapleton, IL

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About The Position

The Mechanical Technician performs routine maintenance and repair services on process equipment to improve uptime and reliability. The role works within an industrial or manufacturing plant environment and includes formal training, ongoing skills development, and coaching or mentoring entry-level and trainee millwrights. The technician applies millwright safety requirements to the installation, troubleshooting, repair, adjustment, and maintenance of mechanical equipment. The position requires hands-on and theoretical knowledge of mechanical and precision maintenance, including rotating and reciprocating equipment and mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components. The technician reads and applies equipment instructions, manuals, procedures, schematics, P&IDs, blueprints, and specifications; documents repair activities; and communicates with maintenance teams, contractors, engineers, and production units. The role also uses SAP R11 for work orders, materials procurement, work-hour entry, and closing statements, and contributes to cost and KPI tracking, training, and continuous improvement. The position may involve rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays, as well as physically demanding work in plant settings, including confined spaces and work at heights. Evonik offers a comprehensive benefits package subject to eligibility and plan terms.

Requirements

High school education or GED, with at least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of vocational training and experience.
Demonstrated master-level Millwright/Mechanic craft experience and skill, established through acceptable or satisfactory scores in courses or tests from NCCER, Ramsey, trade schools, or another nationally recognized millwright/mechanic training organization, combined with observed field experience or bench testing.
Solid knowledge of rotating and reciprocating equipment, gaskets, packing, seals, bolts, anchors, hoses, metallurgy, precision-maintenance techniques, and field installation techniques.
Knowledge of mechanical and precision-maintenance principles, both hands-on and theoretical.
Ability to perform mid-level installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
Ability to understand concepts, learn under senior technicians, and mentor others in equipment installation, repair, and testing.
Ability to operate a personal computer and associated software systems, including standard software and SAP.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships and work efficiently with minimal supervision.
Physical mobility and agility to climb ladders and stairs, work on scaffolding, stoop, stretch, bend, and enter confined spaces.
Ability to perform heavy work: exert up to 60 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection, safety harnesses and other fall protection, safety shoes, eye and hand protection, heating protection, and hard hats.
May be required to work in a rotating-shift environment, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Experience with agitators, pumps, valves, mechanical seals, gearboxes, separators or centrifuges, filters or dust collectors, cooling towers, chillers, air compressors, belt-driven equipment, and rotary valves.
Ability to perform high-precision machining and milling when needed.
Detailed knowledge of laser alignment tools and their application.
Basic welding and torch skills.
Precision measurement skills using calipers, micrometers, gage blocks, bore gauges, and dial indicators.
Understanding of bolts and torque, including bolt identification and use of torque wrenches and torque specifications.
Ability to perform root cause analysis on failed equipment.

Responsibilities

Understand and apply industrial safety requirements for millwright and Mechanical Technician work, including ISO, Responsible Care, and plant-specific requirements.
Use common millwright tools, including hand tools, power tools, and test equipment.
Install, troubleshoot, repair, adjust, and maintain mechanical equipment, including mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
Apply precision-maintenance principles to equipment troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, installation, and documentation.
Read, interpret, and implement equipment maintenance instructions, manuals, procedures, schematic diagrams, P&IDs, blueprints, and other specifications.
Learn from senior technicians and mentor entry-level, trainee, or deficient technicians in equipment installation, repair, and testing.
Check out parts and materials from the storeroom for routine equipment work.
Continue developing millwright troubleshooting, repair, installation, process, and maintenance best-practice knowledge, including through vendor or technical training.
Learn and use the SAP R11 Computer Maintenance Management System for work orders, materials procurement, work-hour input, and closing statements.
Track maintenance costs and team KPIs.
Work productively with peers and others, as a leader or follower according to team needs.
Develop, coordinate, and conduct training on millwright troubleshooting, repair, and installation skills.
Document repair activities properly and seek continuous improvement opportunities.
Communicate with the Maintenance Department, contractors, Area Engineers, and Production Units as needed.
Promote a safe and effective work environment.