Maintenance Technician-2nd Shift

General Summary Avient has an opening for a maintenance technician at their Albion, Michigan plant. Afternoons shift is 3pm - 11:30pm and the midnight shift is 11pm - 7:30am. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for completing maintenance assignments to build, repair and/or maintain all equipment in good operating condition as quickly and accurately as possible; while keeping associated costs to a minimum to help meet Plant goals. The Maintenance Technician is expected to be multi-skilled and able to contribute to plant maintenance activities in a variety of craft disciplines. No waiting period for benefits! 401(k) matching contribution - vested day 1! $1,500 Retention Bonus! Starting range $28-35 Essential Duties & Responsibilities Completes projects with minimal guidance showing a proactive attitude to minimizing equipment down time and lost production capability. Troubleshoots mechanical devices in operation. Dismantles and examines devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. Adjusts, repairs or replaces defective parts Sets up and operates shop machinery such as lathe, drill press, grinders, band saws, cutting torch, welder. etc. Uses hand tools and pneumatic tools to modify or repair parts and equipment. Installs new or repairs/modifies hydraulic and pneumatic equipment as needed. Improves reliability and uptime of all equipment. Takes a proactive approach to equipment issues with a preventive maintenance mentality. Operates forklift and hydraulic working platform as needed. Detailed knowledge of Multimeters Troubleshoot, Install and program VFD's Work with voltages from 4-20ma up to 480 3-phase. Ability to troubleshoot PLC's Researches supplies, parts and tools needed to complete work orders. Assists in identifying and maintaining an accurate inventory of parts. Contributes to upkeep and updating of required paperwork such as records, maintenance logs, documents, manuals, drawings, PM logs, etc. Supports the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company. Follows applicable Safety, Health and Environmental rules and guidelines while performing job duties. Maintains departmental housekeeping. Must be able to drive a fork lift Must have manual dexterity for hand tools of various types. Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience US High School diploma or GED equivalency Five (5) plus years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment Basic electrical experience required While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and use foot/feet to operate machine. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and frequently move more than 250 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Requires the use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area such as safety glasses and shoes, dust mask, hard hat, respirator, face shield, hearing protection, chemical suit, gloves, aprons, etc. Work is inside and the typical noise level is loud. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions. Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization. Security includes physical security and cyber security. Who We Are Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include: Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiberâ„¢, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports. Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy. Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint. Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility. Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit Why Avient Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent. We believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person's qualifications, abilities, experience and performance. Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran's status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.

Created: 2024-10-29