Maintenance Mechanic

Title: Maintenance Mechanic
Location: Augusta, GA

Schedule: 5-8's
Website: Olin.com

Focus: This role works as a machine and equipment repairer and performs a variety of mechanical maintenance duties within the chemical plant. 

Maintenance Mechanic Essential Job Functions:

• Job activities may involve working near high voltage, heavy equipment, mobile equipment, moving and rotating equipment, various gases, hazardous chemicals, confined spaces, high locations (up to 150 ft.) and congested areas. 
• General maintenance and repair pipelines and their fittings, valves, and traps.
• Act as the department technical resource for technical problem solving, and be responsible for equipment modifications as required
• Repair, recondition, rebuild, fabricate, test and perform predictive maintenance on plant equipment, tools and fixtures and also plan the sequence and method of fabrication and repair work.
• Operate various hand and power tools, welding apparatus, pipe threaders, mobile and rigging equipment, forklifts, boom trucks, and cranes.
• Use CMMS and PCs for maintenance tracking and troubleshooting.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work area cleanliness.

Work Environment:

• Exposure to molten metal, steam, high-pressure and temperature fluids and gasses, high voltage electricity, toxic chemicals, confined spaces, and heights up to 150 feet.
• Requires lifting up to 50 lbs. and wearing specialized PPE such as full-face respiratory protection and chemical protection clothing.
• Complies with OSHA, EPA, and other safety regulations.

Improper actions or mistakes could result in injuries lethal to self and others.  Burns and explosions are a potential hazard. Errors can lead to safety hazards, significant production loss, or reduced product quality.

Maintenance Mechanic Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of five years maintenance work experience as a millwright or pipefitter; Journey level Millwright or Pipefitter strongly preferred. 
• Demonstrated proficiency as a millwright or pipefitter as a primary craft. Candidates that possess a secondary skill will be given preference in the hiring process.
• A complete employment application that explains a detailed work history required (application and/or resume must cover at least 5 years' experience in a millwright or pipefitter position).
• Able to demonstrate basic computer skills, math and problem-solving; mechanical, numerical and verbal aptitude to learn our jobs quickly.
• Must be able to work call-ins and overtime when support is needed.
• Able to pass a functional physical testing and able to use standard safety equipment; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. 
• Able to climb ladders/stairs and work at heights.
• Able to work in tight or closed-in spaces.
• Pass a physical, drug screen and background check if job offer is received and accepted
• A valid US driver's license

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Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship.  We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.  Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.