Maintenance Mechanic

Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic

Do you have chemical, oil/gas, or other manufacturing maintenance mechanic experience? Barring such experience, are you mechanically inclined and willing to learn a new skillset? Dover Chemical may have a maintenance mechanic position for you, either by direct entry into our mechanic role or via our company paid Mechanic Apprenticeship Program.

WHY WORK FOR DOVER???

• 100% Company Paid Medical, Prescription and Dental Policy Premiums
• YES!!! $0 Monthly Premium Deductions
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Family/Team Work Environment
• Career Stability and Skill Growth
• Advancement Opportunities- We Like To Hire Within Here!
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Tickets To Work Benefits
• Employee Referral Program
• And Many More Perks!!!

Dover Chemical Corporation, a privately held, industry leading specialty chemical manufacturer for over 70 years, is seeking to fill a mechanic position in their maintenance group. This position is open due to a recent retirement. Dover Chemical prides itself on being a safe place to work, a good neighbor to the local community, and a good steward to the environment.

What is Dover Chemical looking for in potential maintenance employees?

• We work hard together at Dover Chemical to constantly improve every aspect of our manufacturing process, which typically starts with good ideas from the operations and maintenance staff. The ability to apply your existing mechanical and technical skillset to use logic and reason in troubleshooting and problem solving is a must.
• There are many challenges to maintain a high performing team and company, so the ability to be flexible in the approach to how we do our work and having a can do attitude in the face of adversity is crucial.
• We operate most of our manufacturing units 24/7, so the ability to work flexible schedules and show up for work every day is essential.

What value does Dover Chemical provide to employees?

• Long term stability: Dover Chemical has manufactured fine chemicals at the Dover, OH facility for over 70 years and has provided a comfortable living for many long tenured employees for their entire careers. Dover Chemical is a profitable company, with diverse chemistries not tied to any one market segment, and has stood the test of time through the decades.
• Opportunities for skills training via our Mechanical Apprenticeship Program or other ongoing training programs within our maintenance group such as boiler operator training.
• Competitive wages with industry leading benefits that include ZERO insurance premiums paid by our hourly employees.

Dover Chemical's maintenance mechanic positions are responsible for maintaining and improving various pieces of manufacturing equipment, vessels and piping. Dover manufactures chemical additives shipped in drums, sacks, RR cars, and tank cars for the plastics, rubber, drilling, and metalworking for both domestic and international customers.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous manufacturing maintenance experience desired, but a strong mechanical aptitude is an absolute must.
• 5+ years proven industrial maintenance experience is preferred, but the requirement is waived if you test in to the Mechanic Apprenticeship Program.
• Chemical industry experience preferred.
• High school graduate required, technical school education preferred. Proficiency reading drawings, manuals, measuring/installing pipe, pumps, valves, meters, gear boxes, and general equipment installation, repair or replacement is desired.
• Must have analytical skills, proven ability to troubleshoot and multi-task in a fast-paced working environment.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 80 lb. occasionally and 50 lb. frequently.
• Must pass pre-employment test, pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS INCLUDING:

• $31.93/hour to start, $1 dollar raise after one year of service, with annual incremental raises per labor agreement.
• Medical, prescription, dental
• ZERO, yes $0, insurance premium deduction
• $1000 company paid contribution annually to your personal Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company paid life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• 401(k) Employee Savings Plan through Fidelity which you can participate in when eligible.
1. You can enroll and start contributing to the 401(k) plan in the first month after you are hired.
2. You will be eligible for the Company matching funds (100% of the first 3% you contribute and 50% of the next 2% you contribute) on the first day of the quarter after you have completed three (3) months of service.
• Paid vacation
• Tuition assistance

Principals only; no recruiter or candidate phone calls, voice mail messages, or emails to employer.

Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship, age, religion, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic or trait protected by federal, state, or local law.