Maintenance IV

About the role

J.M. Huber Corporation, established in 1883, is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. A diversified global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products, and natural resources, Huber operates in more than 20 countries with approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide.

This Maintenance IV Technician position is based at Active Minerals International, a kaolin clay production facility in Aiken, SC. The role plans and executes preventative maintenance, troubleshoots and repairs high-speed electrical and mechanical production equipment, and supports the facility’s business goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain high-speed production equipment and facility equipment across all maintenance aspects
• Perform emergency/unscheduled and basic preventative maintenance repairs as a qualified technician
• Execute all tasks defined by the AMI Job Task Analysis (JTA)
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and make adjustments on plant equipment
• Detect faulty operations and defective equipment; report issues and unusual situations to management
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas
• Record all used spare parts on work orders to ensure proper re-order
• Follow and adhere to all QMS procedures and documentation per ISO requirements
• Comply with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and company policies
• Conduct workplace exams for daily work areas; immediately resolve and/or report hazardous conditions; secure all guarding after repairs
• Organize and return company-provided tools to proper workspaces
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus completion of a craft apprenticeship, or equivalent combination of education and production maintenance experience
• Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance (preferred)
• Minimum 4–5 years performing maintenance in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and PLCs
• Proficiency with computers and computer applications, including Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Highly motivated and able to work independently
• Ability to complete projects and assignments from inception to completion

Physical Requirements

• Work performed in a production environment
• Regular lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying up to 55 lbs
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and climb up to 70 feet
• Ability to operate hand and foot controls simultaneously
• Manual dexterity for hand controls and/or computer keyboard operation
• Vision and hearing required

Pay

U.S. Market-Based Salary Range: $38.11 – $40.09 per hour. In addition to base compensation, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and profit-sharing payout.

Benefits

• Affordable medical plans with wellness credit and company-funded HSA options
• 401(k) with 125% company match up to 5% of eligible pay, 100% vested at hire
• Annual discretionary 401(k) company contribution of 5% (5-year vesting schedule)
• Benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional health
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package detailed on the Huber Benefits Hub