Bakelite Synthetics is charting the course as the next-generation chemical company. With our global presence and rich history dating back to 1907, we are deeply rooted in the boundless possibilities of science and curiosity.
Today, from trains and planes to everyday household items, our products are almost always within a few feet. We are continuously innovating thousands of products around the world while committing to sustainability and environmental protection. We are looking for talented and passionate people to help us create that future and the products that will continue to change the world. If you are someone who is curious, creative, and driven to make a difference, then you should consider joining our team.
As a valued member of the Bakelite team, you will:

• Work on cutting-edge projects that are making a real impact on the world
• Collaborate with a team of talented and passionate people
• Learn and grow in a fast-paced and challenging environment
• Put your unique fingerprint on our growing organization
• Make a difference in the world by helping create sustainable products

If you are ready to join a company that is changing the world, then we encourage you to apply today. We can’t wait to see what you can do!
Bakelite’s Crossett, AR Chemical Facility is seeking a qualified individual to join its manufacturing team as a Millwright Maintenance Technician. This position creates value by ensuring reliability of equipment to help meet and exceed the facility's goals for quality and production by inspecting, troubleshooting, and diagnosing mechanical related problems on all manufacturing equipment in accordance with plant policies and procedures. This is a Monday-Friday day shift position that will include occasional call-ins, evenings, and weekends.
Primary Responsibilities

• Utilizing Bakelite supplied tools and equipment to troubleshoot/repair/test mechanical equipment (rotating and fixed), such as pumps, blowers, fans, valves, and piping systems
• Working with Supervisors, Maintenance personnel, and Operations to plan, procure and document activities for the improvement of maintenance systems and equipment within the facility
• Conducting mechanical maintenance activities associated with the preventative/predictive maintenance program as well as repair/rebuild of mechanical equipment throughout the plant. Including installation of new equipment and project support as assigned
• Sharing knowledge with other technicians/operators and staff as it relates to maintaining and troubleshooting plant equipment
• Keeping plant equipment in good working order consistent with company policies, equipment manuals and good engineering practices
• Applying all applicable codes, regulations, reliability strategies, corporate and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards
• Improving operations productivity and quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning, and coordination of labor, parts, material, tools, and equipment access
• Reviewing, developing, and/or modifying work orders for all plant equipment and entering work orders into the facility maintenance system
• Contacting vendors and manufacturers as needed for support in issue resolution
• Expediting repairs of critical equipment to minimize downtime
• Providing feedback to the maintenance supervisor/planner for assigned and completed work
• Executing and improving the lubrication/oil sampling program
• Maintaining strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment as required by specific jobs

Required Skills/Abilities

• Experience interpreting documents such as rules, technical procedures, operating and maintenance instructions and other procedure manuals
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment
• Willing and able to work at a facility where hazardous chemicals are present
• Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, on-call and holidays if needed
• Willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in industrial mechanical maintenance/repair within a manufacturing, production, industrial or military environment

Prefered Qualifications

• Experience working with pipes, e.g.: welding, cutting, bending, threading of various materials of construction, e.g.: carbon steel, stainless steel, PVC, etc.
• Experience maintaining, replacing, repairing and rebuilding pumps, bearings and seals
• Experience with laser alignment and other precision measuring tools
• Experience using a Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or another system for tracking preventative maintenance
• Experience with Microsoft Office Word and Excel e.g.: creating and editing Word documents and Excel spreadsheets
• Experience operating a forklift

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.
In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years or age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. This company participates in E-Verify. For additional details, click HERE .
If currently an employee of the Company, you must have satisfactory work performance. Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to an employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.
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