Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Job - Bay St Louis, MS

Why You'll Love This Job


We are seeking a motivated individual to join our PR - Pearl River site's maintenance team based in Bay St Louis, MSThe ideal candidate for the Industrial Maintenance Mechanic possesses a safety mindset and applies a high degree of self-driven ownership and accountability over their duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities


The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic will be reportable to the Maintenance Manager and have responsibilities for the following tasks:

• Performs preventive/corrective maintenance and investigates problems with polymer production equipment including gear boxes, gear pumps, rotary air locks, polymer cutters, bagging machines, conveyor systems, heat exchangers, etc., following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety, environmental, and housekeeping rules and procedures to maintain safe and clean working environments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, rigging, and hand/power tools
• Conserves maintenance resources by utilizing planning and scheduling maintenance model, equipment, and supplies as needed to accomplish job results in demanding team oriented environment.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports in SAP by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends to assure the highest equipment reliability possible for all assigned areas.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and identifying proactive needs.
• This career opportunity will be based out of our Bay St Louis, MS facility.

Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• Must have one of the below:
  • Minimum of 3 years of mechanical maintenance experience (i.e Mechanical equipment installation, disassembly, and assembly, millwright, pipe fitting, tooling, rigging, hydraulic, pneumatic, pumping systems, welding, etc.)
  • Associates Degree or Certification in Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Program
  • Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting polymer process mechanical equipment
• Possess good troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Possess good interpersonal skills in communication, listening, and good safety practices.
• Possess good computer skills & knowledge

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a global leader in the production of PTA (Terephthalic Acid), PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Resins, PET Recycling (rPET), and Specialty Polymers. This integrated business services customers all over the world using its global network of manufacturing entities within the Alpek Polyester umbrella. We are committed to improving people's lives through our products, innovations, and a commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with manufacturing facilities in the Carolinas, Mississippi, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a division of Alpek, the petrochemicals and synthetic fibers business group of Alfa, S.A.B. de C.V., one of Mexico's largest corporations.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is subject to US Department of Commerce export regulations and thus must hire individuals who meet national security requirements. Interested applicants (or temporary employees) must meet eligibility requirements. Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.