Mechanical Maintenance Technician
J.M. Huber · Shuqualak, MS
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 13 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at J.M. Huber (chemicals) in Shuqualak, MS.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Welding
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Mississippi: typical posted base $46k–$58k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 48 maintenance technician openings in Mississippi, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 48 other live reliability postings in Mississippi.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Welding 37%
- ✓ Team leadership 37%
- PLC 35%
- Tooling 24%
- EHS / safety 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: J.M. Huber in Shuqualak
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Full description from J.M. HuberAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
Provide general support in various craft skills required to construct, repair, and maintain plant equipment, utilities, buildings, and related structures. Able to perform at a high level of proficiency to complete skilled tasks. Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain shop tools. Operate oxygen and acetylene torch, welding machines, band saws, and other maintenance related fabrication equipment. Operate and maintain portable power and standard tools. Able to operate a forklift and other maintenance related mobile equipment.
Responsibilities
- ◆Help maintain and repair mechanical equipment throughout the plant, including:
- ◆Assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment throughout the plant.
- ◆Electrode welding and acetylene torch cutting (minor assignments).
- ◆Aligning motors, gearboxes, and pumps.
- ◆Inspecting, aligning, and replacing belts and sheaves, chains and sprockets, etc.
- ◆Rebuilding valves and cylinders, simple mechanical drives and similar devices.
- ◆Fabricating simple structures, braces, equipment, etc. from steel, sheet metal or wood.
- ◆Pipefitting: screwed, flanged, welded, and glued pipe and fittings for air, water, hydraulic and steam systems.
- ◆Rigging with chain falls, jacks, forklifts, crane scaffolds, etc.
- ◆Surface preparation through cleanup.
- ◆Perform preventative maintenance (PM) to the plant mechanical equipment as specified.
- ◆Maintain daily work logs.
- ◆Perform routine PM to plant mechanical equipment as specified.
- ◆Manufacture parts or equipment to the extent of
qualifications
as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
- ✓Test repaired or newly installed equipment. Replace guards, floor grates, etc. Remove all tools, parts, rags, etc. upon completion of assignment.
- ✓Follow checkout procedure when removing items from the storeroom.
- ✓Follow CMMS procedures to report follow-up work and work found on PM’s.
- ✓Consistently practices safe working habits and actively work to promote safety to others.
- ✓Install, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment as qualified throughout the plant. Perform troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of plant equipment.
- ✓Assure completion of work assignments when working alone or with assistance from other mechanics. Demonstrate the ability to work independently.
- ✓Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills
- ✓High School Diploma or GED
- ✓5 years of related experience; Technical educational training through an accredited vocational school will be considered in lieu of experience
- ✓Good Mechanical aptitude
- ✓Ability to work with others as a team.
- ✓Industrial maintenance testing required for advancement.
Physical
Requirements
Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions often exposed to heat, cold, inclement weather, grease, oils, dust, and dirty working conditions. Work involves standing, climbing, walking on elevated catwalks, work at heights, and lifting heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.). Must be willing to work rotating shifts.
Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.
J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required
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Portfolio Business : Huber Engineered Woods
J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.
