Maintenance Mechanic
Kraton · Georgia
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Kraton (chemicals) in Georgia.
- Tools it names
- Welding, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 64 live postings that list pay, out of 2470 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Georgia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 50 other live reliability postings in Georgia.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 53%
- Root cause 37%
- ✓ Welding 35%
- Team leadership 31%
- ✓ EHS / safety 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Kraton
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Full description from KratonAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Observe all OSHA and facility safety rules and regulations including the use of personal protective equipment; report all injuries, accidents and hazards immediately
- ◆Perform mechanical, electrical, electronic repair and preventive maintenance
- ◆Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs in a timely manner
- ◆Read equipment manuals as needed assure appropriate operation and repair of equipment
- ◆Complete, and maintain efficient and accurate paperwork as needed
- ◆Install and Dismantle Equipment
- ◆Mechanical Tools, Equipment, and Systems
- ◆Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with specifications and codes
- ◆Computer skills - Able to use available computer systems and MS Office products with little or no assistance
- ◆Communicating effectively and working with others – Able to work with peers and engineering support to develop and implement solutions to problems/issues
- ◆Problem Solving / Troubleshooting – Able to obtain, analyze and interpret data/information and develop solutions to issues/problems
- ◆Read Technical Drawings and Blueprints
- ◆Troubleshooting
Required Skills
- ✓Calculate Dimension/Tolerance
- ✓Pipefitting, pipe assembly and installation – Preferred
- ✓Steam tracing repairs
- ✓Equipment Lubrication
- ✓Install and Dismantle Equipment
- ✓Pump rebuilds and installation – preferred
- ✓Maintain Equipment
- ✓Mathematics Knowledge
- ✓Knowledge and understanding of up to 480v electrical circuits – preferred
- ✓Mechanical Tools, Equipment, and Systems
- ✓Operate Machines
- ✓Repair Machines and Equipment
- ✓Troubleshooting
- ✓Chemical industry experience is a plus
- ✓Must have Industrial experience
Education, Certifications & Licenses
- ✓High School Diploma/GED Required
- ✓4-year maintenance apprenticeship or journeyman certification or similar structured training program with equivalent work experience is required
- ✓-------------------------------------------------
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties,
responsibilities
and skills required for this position.
Kraton’s internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies. We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and/or agencies who are not pre-selected/pre-approved.
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Make a +Difference at Kraton!
At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world. We are looking to hire a key member of our Operations team at our Savannah, Georgia location.
The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for performing maintenance on process and production equipment throughout the facility. Duties may include but are not limited to pipe fitting, welding, sheet metal fabrication, repairing electrical or mechanical equipment, installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment and preventative maintenance with the goal of improving facility and process reliability.
Work shifts may include 8- or 12-hour shifts, which will be days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Plant operations occur in a 24/7 environment and required work includes work that may be in inclement weather, as part of confined space entry or as part of a confined space team and may occur at heights up to 150 feet. Participation in Confined Space, Emergency Response, and Safety programs and processes are required.
We believe in making a +Difference, as a global manufacturer of sustainable specialty polymers and biobased pine chemicals, delivering innovative, high-performance solutions.
We’re proud to offer benefits that meaningfully support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. Some of the benefits offered are:
Medical Insurance, including TeleDoc - multiple plans available with Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account options
Dental & Vision Insurance
Health Advocate – free support to help you understand your coverage and answer questions
Life Insurance – base coverage paid for by Kraton with option for additional coverage
401k – Kraton provides matching contributions based on enrollment level
Employee Assistance Program – provided at no cost to employees
Accident, Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance