Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

CHEMRES is a global supplier of commodity and engineering resins. We offer cost effective, high quality material options to the plastics industry with the highest level of service and efficiency. CHEMRES is seeking a Maintenance Technician in our Chesapeake, Virginia location to contribute to our growing business. The ideal candidate will have 10 years of experience in chemical plant operations.

Maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (ideally in a plastics operation) with the ability to operate a forklift are the basic requirements. CHEMRES is an equal opportunity employer.

Minimum job responsibilities:

· Assist with the management of the Preventive Maintenance program

· Schedule, perform or oversee performance of, and log electronically the completion of PM’s

· Perform work in a safe manor with proper tools & PPE

· Troubleshoot and perform repairs & maintenance to mechanical equipment

· Troubleshoot electrical and controls equipment including PLCs

· Review new equipment and manage the installation process

· Write equipment related procedures for monitoring and PMs

· Oversee projects for installations and overhauls

· Mentor associates with less experience

Job Requirements:

· 10 years of professional maintenance experience

· Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge

· Strong problem-solving skills and technical background

· Able to read mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics

· Good understanding of Pneumatics and Hydraulics

· Good understanding of electrical safety

· Good practical understanding of AC/DC motors

· Good judgment, diplomacy, and organizational skills

· Full understanding and practical knowledge of OSHA TAGOUT/LOCKOUT procedures

· Strong knowledge of safe operating procedures

· Effective communication

· Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

· High school level technical degree or greater

· Ability to lift 50 pounds

· State certification a plus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.