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Now hiring! Maintenance Technician
Sparks, GA
We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Sparks, GA
Come create chemistry with us!
BASF's Crop Protection Site in Sparks, Georgia is seeking a Maintenance Technician who has mechanical aptitude, training, and the skills necessary to perform maintenance function on various plant infrastructures. The candidate will report to and receive work assignments, priorities, etc. from the Maintenance Supervisor.
During your shift as a Maintenance Technician, you will
- Perform preventive and/or predictive maintenance of mechanical tasks, document findings and completion.
- Maintain, check, adjust, install, and repair every mechanical system in the plant, according to maintenance procedures and manufacturers recommendations using drawing, manuals, blueprints, and P&ID diagrams.
- Repair and install various piping systems and valves: including threaded, flanged, welded, glued, and compression
- Recommend changes to existing equipment, piping, or system in order to improve plant safety or reliability.
- Recommend tools, equipment, or methods to improve the safety or timeliness of system repairs.
- Support and endorse all company or regulatory standards regarding ecology, health, and safety at the site.
- Complete Root Cause Failure Analysis investigations
If you have...
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum Four years’ work experience in an industrial / manufacturing setting AND/OR two years’ work experience with a two-year industrial maintenance-related degree (technical, associates or certificates)
- Eight years’ work experience in an industrial / manufacturing setting (preferred)
- Knowledge of operation, maintenance, repair, and calibration of chemical process instrumentation and controls (Level, Flow, Pressure, and Temperature).
- Experience in Microsoft Applications such as Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, and Outlook
- Ability to write and revise job instructions.
Create your own chemistry with you@BASF
At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
Just some of the many benefits we offer include:
- Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
- Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
- Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
- Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
- Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
- Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
- Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
- Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
- Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!
About us
As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!
At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.
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