Mechanic
Memphis, TN, US, 38127
Employee Type: Regular
Who we are
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good.
Job Highlights
- Experience in industrial maintenance required. Welding and fabrication skills are a plus.
- Troubleshoots equipment using mechanical knowledge, equipment specification sheets and manufacturer literature to restore to operation.
- Performs basic maintenance on valves, pumps, compressors, blowers, blenders and other various industrial equipment.
- Ensure operation of plant and facility mechanical equipment by performing scheduled and unscheduled repairs, rebuilds, inspections and routines.
- Serve as a support person to other departments
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to plant and facility equipment
- Update equipment history files
- Utilize technical documentation (prints, manuals, specifications, etc.) to aid in troubleshooting.
- Safely handle hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes in compliance with all plant requirements and environmental regulations.
- Ensure lock out of equipment prior to work
- Responsible for putting used oil wastes into the appropriate hazardous waste drums and labeling drums
- Participates in and accepts all Safety, Environmental and Health responsibilities.
- Ensure safekeeping of company equipment
- Promote and enforce established HSEQ policies and procedures.
- Maintain Core Values: safety, health, and environmental, highest ethical behavior, and respect for people
- Executes all required scheduled maintenance activities to support Production KPIs.
- Support and implement Continuous Improvement initiatives and processes to promote consistent, high-quality products, streamlining of operations to meet customer requirements.
Requirements
- Minimum of two year industrial maintenance trade school degree or minimum five years’ experience in industrial maintenance. Related work in a mechanical maintenance organization may be considered in lieu of degree and apprenticeship
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- Willingness and ability to work overtime, including holidays, weekends, and on short notice call in as required.
- Willingness and ability to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toes, hardhat, protective eyewear, face shields, arc protective clothing, and SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus).
- Willing and able to work in a high-hazard process.
- Willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, ladders, columns, and to stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, reach overhead, hear and respond to alarms, and possess visual acuity for close work.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) and SAP - able to learn new computer systems.
What we offer you
- Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. The established pay range for this position is $XXX to $XXX. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
- Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
- Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
- Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.
LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.
We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!
Join the LANXESS team!
Nearest Major Market: Memphis
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