Overview
Maintenance Associate - Night Shift at Avient Corporation. Hours : 7pm-7am; Days : 2-2-3 rotating schedule. Pay : $27-29. The Maintenance Associate is responsible for completing maintenance assignments to build, repair and / or maintain all equipment in good operating condition as quickly and accurately as possible, while keeping associated costs to a minimum to help meet plant goals. The role requires multi-skilled capabilities across multiple craft disciplines.
What You Can Expect From Us
- Competitive compensation including an annual bonus plan
- Medical benefits that begin day 1 - no waiting period
- Paid time off : Two weeks of vacation in addition to sick time, paid holidays, floating holidays, community service / volunteer days
- 401K with company match – 100% vested
- High regard for safety. Avient is 3x safer than the industry average!
What We Expect From You
Dependable - On time / Good attendanceOpenness to work overtime as neededTeam player who is eager to share their knowledge with others and learn from other team membersApply now or continue reading for more details!Responsibilities
Take an active role in workplace safety by engaging in safe workplace practices, communicating any equipment-based safety issues to both the maintenance manager / supervisor and production supervisor, and proactively fixing any issues that could potentially become safety hazard in the futureTake an active role in protecting the environment by following all rules and guidelines and communicating any environmental hazards to the correct partiesSupport the vision, mission, and guiding principles of both the company and the facilityInstall new or troubleshoot mechanical devices in operation. Dismantle and examine devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. Adjust, repair and or replace defective parts as necessaryTroubleshoots electrical controls including PLCs, motors and variable speed drives systems. Ability to work on power systems 480VAC and belowInstalls new or repair / modify hydraulic and pneumatic equipment as needed.Operates forklift and hydraulic working platform as neededSets up and operate shop machinery such as lathe, drill press, grinders, band saws, cutting torch, welder, etc. Use hand tools and pneumatic tools to modify or repair parts and equipmentFabricate basic metal equipment using welding and other methods that the facility needs to support operationsComplete all assigned maintenance work to the established standards in a timely and effective manner with minimum guidance or interventionComplete all individually assigned maintenance responsibilities to the established standard in a timely and effective manner with minimum guidance or interventionTake an active role in reliability by enforcing the established work order submittal process and verifying that equipment records are submitted accuratelyFully understand what is expected in regards to the Computerized Maintenance Management System, eMaint, and correctly use the eMaint system to the full capacity as clearly defined by the eMaint standards and proceduresCorrectly complete all required documentation in a timely manner including, but not limited to : labor hours, part allocation, root cause analysis, repair information, and preventative maintenance data collection and documentation.Take a proactive approach to maintenance by completing all assigned preventative maintenance tasks in accordance to the established procedures in a thorough and timely manner with the intent of limiting equipment downtimeDrive the progression of a detailed equipment history by accurately documenting all tasks that require maintenance involvement that have not already been accounted for by an existing work order (work not requested by production, preventative maintenance schedule, predictive maintenance schedule, or previously scheduled work)Contribute to an accurate maintenance inventory by correctly signing in and out parts in the eMaint system and actively participate in completing inventory cycle counts on a regular basisResearch the equipment, tools, and parts needed to complete a task and notifies the maintenance supervisor or lead when the department does not have themActively attempt to learn new maintenance functions as they become necessary to complete needed maintenance tasksPromote good housekeeping practices by keeping all maintenance areas including, but limited to : the maintenance shop, the maintenance office, lubrication area, and the inventory area clean and organizedTake an active role in effective communication by communicating thoroughly with production operators, production supervisors, maintenance manager / supervisor, maintenance lead / scheduler, fellow maintenance technicians, and other maintenance shiftsComplete other duties as assignedQualifications
Education and Experience
High School DiplomaAssociate's degree (A.A.) or Licensed Journeyman in lieu of degree or commensurate experience preferred.Proven expertise in troubleshooting controls systems, electric components, pneumatic, instrumentation and mechanical devices. Proven expertise in industrial electrical, including design, sizing, installation and component level troubleshooting.Experience in other fields of maintenance such as plumbing, refrigeration, carpentry, welding, forklift repair, etc. Competent PC (MS Office and Windows) computer skills desired.Physical Demands
The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Stand up to 12hrs per shiftUse hands / fingers 8 to 12hrs per shiftReach with hands and arms up to 12hrs per shiftWalk up to 12hrs per shiftStoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and talk or hear 8 to 12hrs per shiftOccasionally required to lift and / or move up to 55 lbs.Specific vision abilities required include close vision and depth perceptionAbility to adjust focusAbout Us
Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world.
Innovation goes far beyond materials science; it's powered by the passion, creativity, and diverse expertise of 9,000 professionals worldwide. Whether you're a finance wizard, a tech enthusiast, an operational powerhouse, an HR changemaker, or a trailblazer in materials development, you'll find your place at Avient.
Join our global team and help shape the future with sustainable solutions that transform possibilities into realities. Your unique perspective could be the key to our next breakthrough!
We believe that all of our global employees are leaders and that the six most important behaviors for driving our strategy and culture are the same no matter if an employee is a leader of self, a leader of others, or a leader of the business. By playing to win, acting customer centric, driving innovation and profitable growth, collaborating seamlessly across Avient, and motivating and inspiring and developing others and yourself you will accelerate your ability to achieve Avient's strategic goals, to meet our customer needs, and to accomplish your career goals.
At Avient, we believe a wide variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person's qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.
Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran's status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to complete an online application, please contact the Avient HR Team by emailing, ApplicationAccommodation@Avient.com.
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