Mechanic Pipefitter

About the role

The Utility Mechanic works in an outdoor chemical industrial plant to inspect, repair, install and maintain production equipment within the facility. This position includes routine shop repairs including shop work and fabrication. Availability to work nights, holidays, weekends, or overtime may be required based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of Kraton products
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems
• Adjust equipment control settings and record data
• Perform process sampling and field analysis as required
• Monitor processes and perform routine area surveillances
• Lubricate, clean, and perform routine maintenance on equipment
• Prepare equipment for maintenance and inspect completed maintenance work with craft workers
• Move raw and processed materials
• Perform routine safety equipment checks and other audits
• Operate and maintain packaging equipment

Requirements

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively work on shift teams
• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook
• Knowledge of machines and tools, with demonstrated mechanical ability preferred
• Troubleshooting, ability to utilize critical thinking, sound decision making, and disciplined problem solving
• 1–3 years’ experience in chemical manufacturing preferred
• High School Diploma or GED
• Journeyman, licenses, and professional trade certification preferred

Physical requirements

Critical physical requirements include the ability to lift generally up to 50 lbs., sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, stair climbing, ladder climbing, both hand manipulations, operating of heavy equipment, which requires vision, peripheral, depth perception, and auditory functions within normal ranges.

Tools & equipment

• Parts and equipment
• Forklift
• Overhead hoist
• Boom/crane truck
• Motor jack — manual hydraulics
• Safety harness
• Confined space PPE

Schedule

Availability to work nights, holidays, weekends, or overtime may be required based on operational needs.