Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

As a Maintenance Technician with Avient, you are 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. To be successful in this role you should be multi-skilled and able to contribute to plant maintenance activities in a variety of craft disciplines.

At Avient, we're a global team creating materials that make a real difference in people's lives. From the world's strongest fiber used in personal protective equipment to recycling innovations and eco-friendly transportation solutions, our work spans a vast array of applications that help build a better future, all while giving back to the communities where we live and work.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive compensation including a bi-annual bonus plan
• Medical benefits that begin day 1 - no waiting period
• Paid time off: Two weeks of vacation pro-rated based on start date, in addition to sick time, paid holidays, floating holidays, community service/volunteer days
• 401K with company match – 100% vested
• High regard for safety. Avient is 3x safer than the industry average!

What we expect from you:

• Dependable & reliable
• Openness to work overtime as needed
• Team player who is eager to share their knowledge with others and learn from other team members

Essential Functions:

• 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
• 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
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School diploma, General Education Diploma (GED)

• Technical School degree or equivalent experience

• Work experience in an industrial operations environment preferred

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, or procedure manuals

• Must have mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Must have the ability to use conversions, work with different units such as weight, volume, density, distance, etc.

• 5 years - Electrical, Mechanical, Maintenance and Industrial Operations

• 5 years - Process Improvements, Problem Solving Techniques, PLC Troubleshooting and Repairs

• Adherence to health and safety regulations (i.e. constant use of protective gear)

• Must be self-motivated and have organizational skills

• Time/Priority Management skills a must

• Must have Microsoft Office skills (word, excel, outlook)

• Knowledge of SAP preferred

• The employee must be able to read at a level of comprehension sufficient to meet job requirements

Physical Demands:

• Requires standing and sitting for extended periods of time, talking and listening

• Must be able to walk and use hands. Occasionally requires bending, stooping, climbing ladders and stairs

• May occasionally be required to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds

• Ability to frequently communicate and understand work instructions and information in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where noise level is loud

• Must be able to detect and discern safety alarms and respond accordingly

• Generally requires the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, hard hat, respiratory protection

• Exposure to outside weather conditions is routine

• May be exposed to working in extreme heat and humidity

• May also be exposed on occasion to dust or fumes