Mulit-Craft Technician

Are you looking for a new challenge? For our location Charleston we are looking for a(n) Mulit-Craft Technician .

This is Us:
You know us. You just didn't know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on "Creating Tomorrow's Solutions". WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. Whether it's protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements. We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us. We are currently seeking a Multicraft Technician at our site in Charleston, TN.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Multicraft Technician executes ITPMs, and repairs on assets primarily within the area of Chlorosilane Reaction (CSR) at the Charleston Wacker site. The Technician is responsible for the long-term reliability, maintenance and upkeep of equipment and production units. This includes assuring availability of operational spare parts, providing predictive, preventive, and emergency maintenance services to provide the highest uptime of equipment and assure the availability of safe and regulatory compliant equipment.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform predictive, preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance on area assets. Assets include, but are not limited to, pumps, motors, valves, instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical equipment and components.
• Maintain, calibrate, and repair mechanical plant equipment e.g. pumps, valves, and instrumentation.
• Perform routine trouble shooting activities electrical/mechanical.
• Provide start-up support to CSR Operations.
• Complete inspection reports and other required documents in a professional, accurate manner and submit in a timely manner and in accordance with established guidelines. Review job with supervisor, discussing repair issues and customer feedback received during the inspection review.
• Incorporate safe behavior into all activities and consistently complies with all established safety and health policies and procedures.
• Work in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams.
• Cooperate with groups and individuals within the Engineering & Maintenance department, Operations, and other service units.
• Perform all tasks and assignments in accordance with WACKER'S policies and procedures.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned to support electrical, mechanical and instrumentation sitewide as needed.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED is required. An Associate degree, Journeymen, or higher-level education in the field of Maintenance or related field is preferred.

TYPE OF EXPERIENCE NEEDED:

• 3+ years overall professional experience in technical/production environment and 3+ years in a similar (maintenance) role within a chemical or manufacturing environment required.
• Repair experience with gear drives, rigging, bearings, pumps, motors, instrumentation, electrical equipment and components and repair of complex equipment and systems.
• Knowledge and experience in calibration and troubleshooting of instrumentation, pressure, temperature, flow, etc. is required.
• Experience with machine shop and fabrication shop equipment is a plus.

TYPE OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR LICENSING/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

• Maintenance experience in a chemical or other industrial setting
• Capability to maintain, inspect, align, troubleshoot, and repair plant equipment and systems.
• Experience with bolted flange torquing procedures
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Thorough understanding of mechanical troubleshooting techniques and safe work practices.
• Able to read and comprehend mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics. Thorough
• understanding of P&ID's
• Strong multi-tasking competency.
• Must be able to be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment mechanical
• equipment and vibration, wet and humid weather conditions, high precarious places, fumes or
• airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Exposure to occasionally loud noise levels.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb high ladders, walk out on platforms
• up to 40 meters, stoop kneel, crouch or crawl, lift and or move more than 60 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required include close, color, distance, and depth perception.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player attitude

What do we offer? WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

• Compensation and Incentive plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
• Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Wellbeing fund
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
• 401(k) with company match
• Education Assistance Program
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Support for Community Involvement

We are looking forward to your online application at
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The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

Wacker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively promote the equality of opportunity for all who are qualified and bring the requisite experience, talent, skill and potential, without regard to age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.