Maintenance Mechanic
Overview:
Trinseo is a different kind of global materials company – at the intersection of people, technology, and customers. We are a world leader in the production of plastics and latex binders. Our culture is built on passion and innovation.
A career at Trinseo presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment. Helping customers solve their most complex material challenges is the reason we come to work each day. We are seeking innovative thinkers – ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value.
As a global materials solutions provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers, we need people to feel respected and included so they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We strive to create workplaces that reflect all communities and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.That's why we're fully committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to drive us forward every day.
Role Overview (Scope of Role)
The Maintenance Mechanic performs the installation, maintenance, servicing, repairing and rebuilding of all plant equipment.
This position is located in Louisville, KY and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. The starting pay is $39.89 per hour. Must be flexible with work shift as business can alternate between 12-hour, 10-hour or 8-hour shifts, depending on volume.Must be able to work nights, holidays, weekends and overtime as required.
Responsibilities:
Maintenance of Plant Operations:
- Effectively troubleshoot electrical, instrument, and mechanical problems in the field.
- Repairs, installs and services all plant equipment and building and grounds.
- Executes all tasks necessary as assigned to support plant operations.
- Tests all work for proper operation prior to turnover to production.
- Provides feedback to supervision pertaining to out of calibration instrumentation and any abnormal equipment observations.
- Assists with PLC troubleshooting as required.
- Troubleshoot and repair problems with motor starters and variable frequency drives.
- Operate testing apparatus during test cycle to produce, regulate and record effects of actual or simulated conditions.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of plant instrument devices and equipment.
- Maintain a clean, organized shop and clean design practices during day to day work activities.
- Follow planning and scheduling protocols for the completion and documentation of work order status.
- Incident commander in emergencies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Maintains Proficiencies in the Following Areas:
- Process Instrumentation with an understanding of measurement and testing devices used in Process Automation; temperature, pressure, level, flow, weight and various analyzers.
- Electrical power, conduit, and electrical wiring installation and instrumentation calibration (hazardous and non-hazardous).
- Troubleshooting, repair and calibration of control valves, actuators and positioners.
- General mechanical and troubleshooting.
- Piping threading and fitting.
- Rotating equipment rebuilding and alignment (mechanical seals, bearings and couplings, etc.).
- Reading and understanding PIDs, electrical prints and equipment drawings.
Qualifications:
- HS Diploma and 5+ years of experience working on industrial equipment and facilities.
- Must have experience in Instrumentation and Control maintenance.
- Must be familiar with PLC, DCS, electrical motor controls, VFDs and with some pneumatic experience with strong troubleshooting experience.
- Must be able to climb ladders and work at significant heights.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds; both to carry and to lift overhead.
- Must be able to wear a respirator and to enter confined spaces.
- May be required to obtain additional skills such as welding.
Diversity and Inclusion
With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.