MultiCraft Technician

Wacker•Charleston, SC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on “Creating Tomorrow’s Solutions”. WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. Whether it’s protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements. We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us. We are currently seeking a MultiCraft Technician on our CSR Asset Management Team at our site in Charleston, TN. GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Asset Maintenance Technician executes ITPMs, and repairs on assets primarily within the area of Chlorosilane Reaction (CSR) at the Charleston Wacker site. The Technician is responsible for the long-term reliability, maintenance and upkeep of equipment and production units. This includes assuring availability of operational spare parts, providing predictive, preventive, and emergency maintenance services to provide the highest uptime of equipment and assure the availability of safe and regulatory compliant equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED is required
3+ years overall professional experience in technical/production environment
3+ years in a similar (maintenance) role within a chemical or manufacturing environment required.
Repair experience with gear drives, rigging, bearings, pumps, motors, instrumentation, electrical equipment and components and repair of complex equipment and systems.
Knowledge and experience in calibration and troubleshooting of instrumentation, pressure, temperature, flow, etc. is required.
Maintenance experience in a chemical or other industrial setting
Capability to maintain, inspect, align, troubleshoot, and repair plant equipment and systems.
Experience with bolted flange torquing procedures
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Thorough understanding of mechanical troubleshooting techniques and safe work practices.
Able to read and comprehend mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics.
Thorough understanding of P&ID’s
Strong multi-tasking competency.
Must be able to be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment mechanical equipment and vibration, wet and humid weather conditions, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
Exposure to occasionally loud noise levels.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb high ladders, walk out on platforms up to 40 meters, stoop kneel, crouch or crawl, lift and or move more than 60 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required include close, color, distance, and depth perception.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Team player attitude
Ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, Journeymen (or higher-level education) in the field of Electromechanical Technology or related field is preferred.
Experience with machine shop and fabrication shop equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform predictive, preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance on area assets. Assets include, but are not limited to, pumps, motors, valves, instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical equipment and components.
Maintain, calibrate, and repair mechanical plant equipment e.g. pumps, valves, and instrumentation.
Perform routine trouble shooting activities electrical/mechanical.
Provide start-up support to CSR Operations.
Complete inspection reports and other required documents in a professional, accurate manner and submit in a timely manner and in accordance with established guidelines.
Review job with supervisor, discussing repair issues and customer feedback received during the inspection review.
Incorporate safe behavior into all activities and consistently complies with all established safety and health policies and procedures.
Work in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams.
Cooperate with groups and individuals within the Engineering & Maintenance department, Operations, and other service units.
Perform all tasks and assignments in accordance with WACKER'S policies and procedures.
Other tasks and duties as assigned to support electrical, mechanical and instrumentation sitewide as needed.