Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician performs tasks that are essential to the reliable operation of the equipment, machinery, and infrastructure that are used to manufacture carbon black

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair machinery and equipment that is used to support the production process. 
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• Maintain an organized work area to ensure tools, parts, and materials are stored in a neat and orderly manner to improve efficiency.
• Suggest improvements and changes that will reduce downtime and increase reliability.  
• Maintain documentation as required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate degree from a technical college is preferred; completion of an apprenticeship may be substituted for the degree.  A journeyman certification is preferred. 
• Solid understanding of how pumps, motors, blowers, gearboxes, compressors and other types of rotating equipment operate. 
• The ability to read and understand P&IDs, blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics is required. 
• The ability to lift up to 50lbs regularly; over 50lbs with assistance is required. 
• Willing to work in environments for prolonged periods that are hot, dusty, noisy and that require the use of PPE.    
• Successful completion of pre-employment testing, including hands-on welding demonstration and paper and pencil is required.    

EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.