Maintenance Technician

Vacancy Name Maintenance Technician Vacancy No VN538 Department Maintenance Location Midlothian Employment Type Full-Time Company Overview Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility making the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high-performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions.

Key industries served include healthcare, personal & home care, mobility, infrastructure, and specialty paper & packaging. A Responsible Care company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities. The company's global integrated supply chain offers the customer product consistency, easy access, supply security, and reasonable turnaround on delivery. Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control, and safety. Description The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing all functions necessary for plant maintenance in support of the overall site operations. The Maintenance Technician performs a variety of tasks including preventive, scheduled, and emergency mechanical maintenance and is a multi-craft mechanic with an emphasis on rotating equipment. Job Details Role Specific Responsibilities:

* Ensures workplace safety by participating in the Behavior Based Safety Observations while practicing and following all site safety policies, guidelines, and procedures
* Complies with all Aurorium Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures
* Provides maintenance to plant utilities equipment and rotating equipment repairs including ANSI pump repair, mechanical seal installation/trouble shooting, alignment methods and bearing fits/tolerances
* Performs centrifugal pump repair inclusive of mechanical seal installation and other rotating equipment repair involving gear reduction drives, agitators and blowers
* Executes additional general maintenance duties including industrial pipe fitting, heat exchanger repair, rigging/crane use, etc.
* identifies, diagnoses, and communicates issues that arise with equipment
* Completes preventative maintenance duties and records critical information appropriately
* Maintains outstanding housekeeping and 5S
* Performs daily activities independently (or with a team) with minimal supervision while maintaining communication with management
* Performs other duties as assigned
* Comply with FDA, SQF and OSHA safety and health rules.

Compliance:

* Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and arrangements
* Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly
* Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times

Problem Solving and Innovation:

* Active participation within continuous improvement activities
* Participates in problem solving
* Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
* Assists in the training, mentoring and assessment of other team members
* Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Demonstrated knowledge of rotating equipment repairs, specifically ANSI pump repair, mechanical seal installation/trouble shooting, alignment methods, bearing fits/tolerances, etc.
* Ability to utilize dial indicator, calipers and other machinist measuring tools
* Demonstrated knowledge of welded repair techniques for both structural and pipe materials
* Proficiency within a CMMS for creating and completing work orders
* Excellent understanding of safety practices, specifically LO/TO, JSA and best practices for maintenance tasks
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and priorities
* Self-motivated and ability to work within a fast-paced environment
* Strong mechanical aptitude and mathematical skills
* Ability to execute strenuous, sometimes repetitive physical work such as lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 pounds, working outside in all weather conditions including 100 deg F ambient temperatures, climbing ladders, etc.
* Regular work hours M-F 7:00AM-3:30PM
* Willingness to work a non-standard shift, weekends, and/or overtime required
* Embodies the Aurorium Core Values:
o credible: keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions
o outcome-oriented: adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact
o driven: passionate about delivering authentic, world-class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness
o empowered accountability: empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standards

Education and Qualifications:

* High School Diploma or equivalent required
* Certified Welder (familiar with high allow welding ie: 316SS, Monel 400, Nickel 200)

Experience:

* Minimum four (4) years of related industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing required chemical manufacturing experience preferred
* Experience wearing required PPE including safety glasses, hard hat, steel toe shoes, gloves and a respirator

If you have the energy, drive, and passion for joining the Aurorium team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category. #LI-Onsite Status Active