Maintenance Mechanic

Welcome to Valtris Specialty Chemicals
At Valtris, our purpose is simple: we manufacture and provide specialty chemicals that improve our customers' products and processes; by helping our customers develop innovative and sustainable products. Join our team, and you will be challenged creatively and provided opportunities allowing your career to grow with you.

Job Summary

Troubleshoot and repair all production related equipment (pumps, valves, gearboxes, seals, compressors, etc.). Repair in place if possible, otherwise, remove from service and repair in mechanic shop. Disassemble components and rebuild to ensure mechanical integrity and reliability. Perform a variety of maintenance, clerical, and stockroom duties in addition to all of the mechanic responsibilities.

Position qualifies for a $2,000 sign-on bonus

Essential Responsibilities
• Be able to make ordinary installations, inspections, lubrications and repairs of all types of equipment, utilities, buildings and components. As such, he/she must have varied general maintenance skills.
• Be able to assist in complete installation of equipment and systems.
• Be able to correctly and safely use hand and powered tools as required for the regular performance of his/her work.
• Be able to work from prints, sketches and general instructions.
• Maintain records in the performance of his/her duties.
• Comply with all procedures and regulations pertaining to fire, environmental and safety issues.
• Have general knowledge of the Division's electrical system, utilities and safety systems.
• Be able to operate the LWTP.
• Be able to operate and maintain the fire pumps.
• Be capable of independent mechanical work.
• Be able to perform minor repairs and adjustments to electrical and instrument components and systems as required to keep continuity of operations.
• Be capable of properly starting up and shutting down plant utilities, infrastructures, and systems.
• Be able to perform layout, specification, cutting, fabrication, beading, installation, and repair of all glass and glass-lined piping, equipment, and accessories.
• Be able to coordinate the efforts of helpers and assistants as required to perform glass or welding projects.
• Maintain knowledge of glass repair technologies.
• Perform inspections and preventive, routine, and protective maintenance of glass equipment and systems.
• Obtain and maintain a state-certified permit for all types of structural and pressure welding routinely performed in the plant.
• Be able to perform all types of repairs primarily from the bench, e.g., rebuild pumps, valves, etc.
• Be capable of field work as needed.
• Maintain the control and organization of the maintenance stockroom.
• Comply with all procedures and regulations pertaining to fire, environmental, and safety issues.

Required Qualifications
• A minimum of 5 years' experience as a maintenance mechanic or electrician in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in high places.
• Ability to transport heavy tools and equipment to perform assigned jobs.
• Able to perform welding work in awkward positions for long periods of time.
• Able to wear personnel protective equipment as required by the company policy.
• Ability to transport tool and equipment weighing in excess of 50lbs

We offer a competitive salary and benefit plans focused on the well-being of our employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts and 401(k).
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration protected by law.