Maintenance Mechanic at Gelest

About the role

Gelest, Inc., part of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join our Maintenance team.

The Maintenance Mechanic plays a key role in keeping production and facility operations running safely and efficiently. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to repair, install, and maintain a wide variety of industrial equipment and systems in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain utility and production equipment to support safe and efficient operations.
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and daily equipment checks.
• Support indoor and outdoor facility and building maintenance activities.
• Complete maintenance logs, work records, and related documentation accurately.
• Receive, organize, and stock maintenance supplies and replacement parts.
• Safely handle, label, and dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with company procedures and regulations.
• Follow all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures, including required training programs.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, contractors, and vendors to coordinate maintenance activities and resolve issues.
• Read and interpret documents, charts, manuals, and technical information related to equipment and maintenance procedures.
• Apply basic mathematical concepts in practical maintenance and troubleshooting situations.
• Work overtime as needed to support business and operational requirements.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment and systems.
• Ability to interpret written instructions, diagrams, schedules, manuals, and schematic drawings.
• Experience safely using hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
• Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills. Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical devices and systems preferred.
• Experience with lockout/tagout procedures and safe maintenance practices.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, production needs, and unexpected equipment issues.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn and work across a variety of maintenance disciplines and equipment systems including:
• Pump repair experience, including positive displacement and centrifugal pumps preferred.
• Welding experience using SMAW and GTAW processes with steel and stainless steel preferred.
• Pipe fitting experience with threaded and welded piping systems including steel, stainless steel, and fiberglass preferred.
• Safely perform physical tasks including gripping, twisting, climbing ladders and stairs, squatting, standing, walking, and working in confined spaces or at elevated heights.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly and move or roll 55-gallon drums.
• Ability to read small print and distinguish colors accurately.
• Ability to work with hazardous materials and industrial equipment when necessary.

Pay Transparency

• The salary range for this position is $23 - $36. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
• Competitive Benefits
• Benefits begin on DAY 1!
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Emplo yees