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Predictive Maintenance Technician

J.M. Huber · Shuqualak, MS

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Chemicals
Posted
18 days ago

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A technician-level reliability role at J.M. Huber (chemicals) in Shuqualak, MS. Be able to support findings through RCFA studies to eliminate repeat failures.

They ask for
5+ years
Tools it names
EHS / safety

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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%

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Position Summary

Perform Predictive Maintenance (PdM) and condition monitoring of mill rotating equipment (Vibration data collection, Infrared inspection, and Ultrasound technologies). Provide necessary information in a timely manner for others to plan & schedule repairs that will minimize unscheduled downtime, catastrophic equipment failure, and energy loss. Be able to support findings through RCFA studies to eliminate repeat failures.

Responsibilities

  • ◆Build and maintain inspection routes using vibration collection and analyzation equipment for each area of the mill.
  • ◆Analyze data on all equipment to assess machine condition and work with 3rd party resource on continuous monitoring system.
  • ◆Reporting:
  • ◆Distribute summary on regular basis (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, etc.) as needed. Equipment, action, and timing for repair in each mill area.
  • ◆Report to Maintenance Crew leaders the findings.
  • ◆Predict risk(s) of failure.
  • ◆Maintain PdM history for all equipment, back up data.
  • ◆Write WOs for equipment failures in a timely manner.
  • ◆Enter equipment specs, speeds, bearing sizes etc. in the vibration software. Work with bearing supplier & equipment manufacturers to obtain necessary bearing data and failure assistance.
  • ◆Perform and/or assist with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) as Required – PT, MT, UT
  • ◆Help develop lubrication routes and maintain lube database.
  • ◆Re-adjust equipment alarms based upon historical data and equipment criticality.
  • ◆Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and corporate environmental and safety regulations, and permit issues (air, water, etc.). Ensure that proper documentation is completed for any safety or environmental required monitoring in your area of responsibility. Report inconsistencies as appropriate.
  • ◆Attend all federal, state, and company mandated training, read and comply with job Hazard or Safety Analysis (JHA or JSA) information that applies to area in which you work, wear appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) while on the job, and report/or correct any unsafe condition that you may observe. Report all injuries to your supervisor.
  • ◆Be aware of and know how to access the JM Huber EHS Policy, the Minimum Mandatory Standards and

Requirements

(MMSRs) and HEW Environmental, Health, and Safety Management System (EHSMS) procedures. Comply with MMSRs and HEW EHSMS procedures and report all non-conformances to your supervisor or manager.

  • ✓Incorporate environmental, health, and safety

requirements

into every day decision making.

  • ✓Perform other duties as assigned.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

  • ✓High School Diploma or GED required.
  • ✓3-5 years’ experience preferred.
  • ✓Computer Skilled – comfortably operates in Word, Excel, Internet, Outlook, and CMMS.
  • ✓Able to learn new technologies.
  • ✓Required to obtain level 1 vibration certification within the first year.
  • ✓Attend yearly training both onsite and offsite for certifications.
  • ✓Basic math skills & statistical analysis.
  • ✓Strong written & verbal communication skills.
  • ✓Willing to work overtime as required or work demands.
  • ✓Work with maintenance mechanics on shutdowns.
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Huber Engineered Woods (HEW), a division of J.M. Huber Corporation, combines its advanced adhesives and wood product technologies with state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities to produce premium structural wood panel products. Innovative construction products like AdvanTech® subflooring and ZIP System® sheathing have changed the way homes and buildings go together. HEW brings together professionals with experience in research and development, product engineering and manufacturing to create products that solve specific problems.

Our Corporate Office is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. HEW manufacturing facilities are located in Georgia, Virginia, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Maine. To learn more, please visit our website at www.huberwood.com .

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