Maintenance Technician

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

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Job Purpose

As a Maintenance Technician you will perform routine, preventive and emergency repairs on building and grounds, laboratory, and manufacturing equipment to ensure on-time delivery of quality products to our valued customers and to preserve Akzo Nobel’s investment in the facility and the grounds.

Rewards & Benefits

We currently have an opening available on both second and third shift. Starting pay $28 - $29 hourly (OT at 1.5X after 40 hrs. weekly)

The role begins with a training period of a couple of months on first shift, followed by a transition to either second or third shift.
2nd shift: Monday - Friday: 2.00 PM -10.30 PM - Shift differential $.85
3rd shift: Sunday - Thursday: 10.00 PM - 6.30 AM - Shift differantial $1.15

• Benefits beginning Day 1
• Generous vacation (10 days), personal (9 days) and holiday (8 days) pay
• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• Progression (pay for skill) pay plans
• Annual bonus upto 4%
• Medical insurance with HSA
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities
• Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks
• Employee referral bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Analyzes mechanical, problems on assigned equipment, plans for and takes corrective action. Makes necessary repairs and adjustments to maintain maximum production efficiency and quality. Tests equipment operation after repairs or installations is completed and notifies necessary persons of equipment operational status. Assists with new equipment installations as needed.
• Performs minor repairs on flooring, concrete, drywall repair and painting. Repairs, and replaces lighting, process, pneumatic, and water piping (potable and fire protection). Moves furniture, miscellaneous boxes and files as required. Assists with inventory management and keeps storerooms and shop neat and clean.
• Performs preventive/predictive maintenance on assigned equipment by visually inspecting, greasing, testing safety switches, measuring with go-no-go gauges, recording critical information, oil analysis etc. and reporting adverse findings to the • • • • Maintenance Manager. To maximize equipment up-time potential problems are identified and either repaired immediately or scheduled for repairs to eliminate breakdowns during operation.
• Complies with all HSE policies and reports any concerns, which may have an adverse impact on health safety and the environment. Attends monthly safety meetings, maintains a neat, clean and safe work area, works safely and requires others to work safely also. Adheres to AkzoNobel’s Code of Conduct. Corrects or notifies supervisor of unsafe conditions.
• Perform area housekeeping responsibilities
• Assist with on call duties after hours and weekends

Job Requirements

• Position requires a minimum of High School Diploma, vocational/military training or 2 years related experience.
• Must possess a valid and current driver’s license
• Must possess manual dexterity and have the ability to lift at least 55 pounds.
• Must be able to stand or walk for periods of eight to twelve hours.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to use ladders, hoists, industrial trucks and material handling equipment.
• Must have the ability to wear a breathing apparatus and other associated HSE personal protective equipment
• Must possess the ability to read and comprehend equipment repair manuals, standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Must be proficient in the safe use of a wide variety of hand tools, measuring devices (tape measures calipers, gauges, micrometers etc.), power tools (table saw, cut off saw, bench grinders, sanders.)
• Skillful in building and grounds maintenance carpentry, plumbing, pipefitting and related operations involving building repair and grounds maintenance.
• Must be able and willing to work overtime as required

Competencies

Accepting Direction

Accepting Responsibility

Acquiring Information

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: #LI-SS1