Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

The Impact You’ll Have On The Organization and World

• Perform mechanical maintenance on plant industrial equipment
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, fabricate, and document plant process equipment
• Enhance knowledge of process equipment and associated support systems
• Ensure work is captured in the SAP maintenance module system
• Participates in plant safety, environmental, and production programs, including improvement teams

What You’ll Help Shape Our Future

• Help shape the future of Bakelite by putting your fingerprint on it
• Be part of a diverse, global population creating the next generation of the company

Our Commitment Back to You

• Champion our associates
• Offer competitive compensation, robust benefits, and support throughout your career

Life in Louisville

• Kentucky’s largest city, located along the Ohio River
• Home to the Kentucky Derby, one of the most recognized sporting events in the country
• Downtown offers a mix of attractions, including the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory
• Louisville continues to be recognized as a top place to live in the U.S.
• Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport provides convenient travel options

What Does a Typical Day Look Like?

• Covers all assigned work orders and PM inspections in cooperation with operations, electrical, instrumentation, and contractor personnel
• Identifies existing or imminent mechanical failure mechanisms through knowledge of plant equipment and processes
• Analyzes current equipment and process operating conditions and makes adjustments to maximize plant efficiency and hardware life
• Understands and performs maintenance requirements to successfully complete preventative maintenance or repairs to plant process equipment
• Inputs information into SAP maintenance system to record accomplishments and document repair
• Supports environmental and safety program initiatives and improvements
• Contributes appropriate subject matter expertise to the Maintenance and Engineering departments to support maintenance, engineering, and capital project initiatives
• Develops and maintains inventory of essential maintenance materials and critical equipment spare parts
• Interacts with vendors in getting parts identified properly for ordering and delivery
• Gains an intimate understanding of plant processes and process variables
• Works closely with the Maintenance Supervisor for troubleshooting, maintenance, and engineering activities
• Models excellence in EHS, Housekeeping, Leadership, and ensures EHS compliance at all times
• Models team behavior; works well with others
• Exhibits excellent organizational and planning skills; learns quickly and is detail-oriented

What is Needed to be Successful in this Role (Required Skills/Abilities)

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of one (3) year of experience working with, understanding, maintaining, and repairing mechanical components e.g.: rotating equipment inspection and assessment, coupling/pulley alignment, belt tensioning and alignment
• Minimum of one (3) year of mechanical troubleshooting (valves, motors, pumps, etc.) experience
• Minimum of one (3) year of experience in a manufacturing or military environment
• Technical understanding and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to read standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings (P&ID, PFD, and Isometrics)
• Welding ability (GTAW, GMAW, SMAW) is desired
• Must have or meet requirements for a TWIC card