Maintenance Mechanic

Pay Ranges : $32.29 - $40.58 per hour

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE :

The Maintenance Mechanic will perform duties to install, maintain, and repair equipment at the Peekskill Manufacturing Site. Tasks include complex process equipment installation, maintenance troubleshooting and repairs utilizing advanced skills in pipefitting, structural steel, pneumatic, hydraulic, rigging and other millwright work on rotating and fixed equipment such as process machinery, tanks/pumps/agitators, furnaces, boilers and general building & grounds maintenance. Perform basic welding and fabrication; assist other mechanics in mechanical assignments as required. Operate forklift truck and other mobile equipment as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintenance Mechanics work from complicated drawings, design specifications and/or utilizing good maintenance practices and ingenuity to solve problems.
• Work in coordination with multi-craft maintenance activities,
• Notify status of work, and communicate deficiencies in equipment and/or repair information.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping practices throughout the workplace,
• Communicate all problems or difficulties to the supervision, and utilize current technology as required.
• Enter and work within confined spaces
• Maintain and update necessary maintenance records, use basic computer programs, and learn and maintain computer skills to support programs.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School or Trade School Diploma, or GED.

• Experience working in a chemical, refining, or manufacturing facility
• Possess good computer skills
• Good communication skills

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Further education in the mechanical field

• Experience in the safe and proper use of maintenance hand tools and power tools, diagnostic instruments.
• Knowledge of and skill in the basic use of shop equipment such as metal lathe and milling machine in fabrication and repair work.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

Compensation: $32.29 - $40.58 per hour

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun's policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.

Note: The base pay range listed is a good-faith estimate of what Sun Chemical may offer to new hires for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), relevant experience, education, certifications, and alignment with the minimum job qualifications. Additional considerations may include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity within Sun Chemical.