Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Messina Talent is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for a direct hire opportunity with our client located in Azusa, CA. Our client is a leading global chemical manufacturer and a major producer of composites and coating resins. In this role, the Maintenance Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining all mechanical equipment within a 24/7 chemical plant operation.

Responsibilities

80% - Troubleshoot, repair, install and maintain all chemical plant mechanical equipment The mechanical equipment includes pumps (centrifugal, positive displacement, air diaphragm), agitators, fans, blowers, mechanical seals and sealing devices (packing) associated with this equipment. Install and modify existing and new piping systems and lines, including valves, vessels, filters, exchangers (assembly and disassembly) and equipment setting and alignment. Structural, construction, painting, concrete, insulation and light sheet metal work may also be required

10% - Learn proper methods for equipment and safety inspections Inspect equipment for defects and record all repairs in the CMMS system. Write and perform preventative maintenance tasks

5% - Become familiar with relevant maintenance department SOPs. Learn the plant processes and hazards associated with them. Be safety conscious and follow the plant safety policies and procedures i.e., fall protection, lock out tag out, hot work, confined space. Become familiar with the proper PPE task requirements

5% - Actively participate in safety committee, near miss reporting, incident investigations, and safety housekeeping inspections. Complete and initiate the proper documentation of work orders in the SAP system

Requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent level as a minimum education Additional course work, technical training, apprenticeship is desirable

Physical Abilities

Pass a routine physical examination and drug test

Lift and control a minimum of 50-pound load from floor level to standing position

Regularly walk, climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds, both indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions

Equipment Skills

Operate power tools such as a drill press, band saw, grinders

Operate torches, welders, cutters

Operate plant vehicles, such as forklift and boom lift

Operate basic hand tools, measurement and test equipment

Personal Skills

Self-motivated, quality and safety conscious individual

Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and written, and read and follow instructions with minimal supervision

Excellent interpersonal skills and the willingness to learn from and train others

Benefits

Effective on Date of Hire (DOH)

Medical/Prescriptions, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Optional Life Insurance, Spouse Life Insurance, and Child Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

401(k) with generous employer matchCompany Description

Real People. Real Connections. Real Results.

That's the Messina Talent Advantage.

For more than 40 years, Messina's Talent practice has continuously evolved to meet the needs of our clients. We not only help our clients fill roles and build their teams, but we also help them better understand their workforce and develop strategic talent initiatives that drive value for their organizations.

Messina Talent Advisors, a Messina Group Company, has the network, proven processes, and all the latest technologies to connect the right candidates with the right jobs - faster.

Full-time