Maintenance Mechanic

What is Synthomer is looking for? Synthomer-Roebuck is seeking a full-time Maintenance Mechanic who employs a safety-oriented approach to maintain and repair all plant equipment in a manufacturing environment to ensure proper operating conditions. This is a first shift position that must be open to rotating in an off-schedule call schedule to support Synthomer Roebuck's 24/7 operations. Don't miss this exciting opportunity! Your tasks and responsibilities... * Follow all plant safety requirements and participate in activities to continuously improve safety performance. * Participate in department and site safety initiatives including attending and leading safety meetings as assigned. * Inspect operational equipment and machines. * Perform preventive maintenance, such as fluid addition, filter changes, cleaning and greasing of equipment. * Repair inoperable machinery, replacing parts as necessary. * Assist with installation and construction of new equipment. * Install and repair piping. * Notify central supply with work order when additional supplies are needed. * Clear work area of debris and spills. * Participate on teams to consistently meet and improve on customer requirements and organizational goals. * Use electronic information system to facilitate documentation of work and equipment information. * Participate in a rotating call schedule for off-shift response to breakdowns. * Perform all duties as requested by supervisor. * Print, perform, and complete Work Order System documents for preventive maintenance and repairs of broken equipment What do we need from you? (job requirements) * High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution * Commitment to individual and departmental safety responsibility * Ability to wear safety equipment as required. * Ability to obtain a forklift license within 90 days of employment. * Ability to climb ladders and otherwise work safely from heights * Ability to lift at least fifty-five (55) pounds. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet. Hearing protection may be required for certain activities. What Sets You Apart? Competent welder with experience with both pipe and in the field, stick and TIG welding. Formal certification a plus! Why Synthomer? We are ambitious! We have grown significantly - both organically and inorganically. We are a FTSE 250 listed company, 22% of our revenue comes from newly commercialized products, and we're recognized in the top-quartile for chemicals manufacturing safety. We believe in high challenge, high support! We are keen to let you contribute in real roles from day 1. We expect a lot, but offer a lot, too. This includes onboarding, induction and learning events, networking opportunities, mentoring and personal development planning. So, be up for an inspiring long-term career adventure. We personalize our approach to development! At Synthomer, you won't find generic career tracks or development programs but rather a one-size-fits-one approach to employee development. We'll partner with you to ensure you have the right experiences that build your capabilities and accelerate your career growth.

Created: 2025-02-06