Maintenance Mechanical Technician

At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.  
 
We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you? 
 

  
In your future role as Maintenance Mechanical Technician you will 

 
Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of activities related to the maintenance of production equipment, buildings, and other plant facilities. Perform preventive maintenance and complete emergency repairs or other assigned tasks.
• Perform all work in a safe manner. Apply prescribed safety measures, and correct and report any potentially hazardous situations without delay.
• Make equipment adjustments as instructed by the supervisor. Assess potential causes of defects and damage; report findings. Maintain quality and safety standards during all repairs. Report abnormalities and implement emergency measures when necessary.
• Collaborate with the production department, engineers, and technicians to identify and resolve technical problems, prevent equipment failures, and minimize the cost of unplanned shutdowns.
• Ensure maintenance and good order of equipment used during operations.
• Communicate daily activity highlights to the supervisor, including advice and recommendations concerning plant rules, quality, quantity, cost, environmental protection, worksite cleanliness, and work methods.
• Participate in meetings with the supervisor and plant management. Share suggestions to improve maintenance procedures, safety, working conditions, and work methods.
• Specific duties include working in the following areas:
  • Primary:
    • Tig, Mig, Stick Welding - Carbon Steel, Stainless, Titanium and some MonelWelding/fabrication
    • Fiberglassing
    • Piping layout/installation
    • Preventive maintenance
    • General labor
    • Millwright
• Collaborate with the maintenance supervisor to complete purchase requisitions for parts, secure them in the planning trailer, and tag them with the corresponding work order number.
• Work with the maintenance supervisor to schedule work orders in accordance with production needs. Ensure timely return of completed work orders.
• Assist the maintenance supervisor in job planning, including material and manpower allocation. Report any unforeseen safety issues to the supervisor and colleagues.
• Oversee shop clean-up efforts as needed.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required, including those outside of regular working hours.
• Maintain a positive and professional work environment, supporting effective communication and management objectives.
• Provide on-call coverage as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Be available for overtime as needed to support plant operations.

Safety Responsibilities

• Work in compliance with the corporate and plant SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) system guidelines and procedures.

Quality Responsibilities

• Follow the corporate and plant quality system guidelines and procedures.

We believe you bring  

 
Education and/or Experience

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
• Three years of related experience and/or training in the area of primary specific responsibility
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience are acceptable

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
• Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Washington Driver’s License

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate and use personal computers
• Proficiency with authorized company software programs, including:
  • Email
  • Time card entry
  • Work order generation
  • E-track

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to:
  • Stand, walk, sit
  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Climb or balance
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Talk or hear
  • Taste or smell
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required:
  • Close vision
  • Distance vision
  • Color vision
  • Peripheral vision
  • Depth perception
  • Ability to adjust focus

Compensation Information

The hiring salary range for this position ranges from $73,000 to $94,600, although individuals may eventually progress through the pay scale in this role up to $105,000. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role as well as the individuals’ qualifications, experience, skills, and certifications. 

Employees (and their families) will be eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive paid time off and the mandated company holidays throughout the calendar year.

Good to know 

 
This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor and based in Moses Lake, WA
 
Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/  
 
We look forward to receiving your application! 
 
We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.    
 
 

About Nouryon 

 
We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today. 
 
If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment. 
 
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We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or staffing companies. 

Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law