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 includes formal training and may involve coaching or mentoring entry-level and trainee millwrights or Mechanical Technicians. The incumbent applies millwright safety requirements to the installation, troubleshooting, repair, adjustment, and maintenance of mechanical equipment in an industrial or manufacturing plant. The technician applies mechanical and precision-maintenance principles, works with a range of mechanical equipment and components, interprets maintenance instructions and technical documents, and documents repair activities. The role also involves developing expertise in plant processes, maintenance practices, SAP R11, and equipment troubleshooting, while collaborating with maintenance colleagues, contractors, engineers, and production units. The position may involve rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school education or GED, with at least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of vocational training and experience.
Master-level millwright or mechanic craft experience and skill, demonstrated through acceptable or satisfactory results in courses or tests from NCCER, Ramsey, trade schools, or another nationally recognized craft-training organization, together with observed field experience or bench testing.
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 equipment failures.
Ability to understand and 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 for climbing ladders and stairs, working on scaffolding, prolonged stooping, stretching and bending, and confined-space entry.
Ability to 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with rotating equipment such as agitators, pumps, valves, mechanical seals, gearboxes, separators or centrifuges, filters or dust collectors, cooling towers, chillers, air compressors, belt-driven equipment, and rotary valves.

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 using mechanical and precision-maintenance principles.
Read, interpret, and implement equipment maintenance instructions, manuals, procedures, schematic diagrams, P&IDs, blueprints, and specifications.
Learn from senior technicians and assist with work while mentoring newer or deficient technicians in equipment installation, repair, and testing.
Repair and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic machine components.
Check out parts and materials from the storeroom for routine installation, repair, and maintenance work.
Continue learning production processes and maintenance best practices, and participate in on-site or off-site vendor and technical training.
Learn and use the SAP R11 Computer Maintenance Management System for work orders, material procurement, work-hour input, and closing statements.
Track maintenance costs and team KPIs.
Work productively with peers and others, serving as either a leader or follower according to team needs.
Apply and mentor others in precision-maintenance practices for equipment troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, installation, and documentation.
Develop, coordinate, and conduct training in millwright troubleshooting, repair, and installation skills.
Document repair activities, pursue continuous improvement, communicate with maintenance teams, contractors, area engineers, and production units, and promote safe and effective work.
Continue to learn and develop skills and expertise.