Maintenance Mechanic – Kalrez® Nightshift (6pm to 6am)
Qnity Electronics · Newark, DE
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 30+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Qnity Electronics (chemicals) in Newark, DE. Be able to troubleshoot and maintain various mechanical machines and process equipment.
- They ask for
- 30+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 1695 other live reliability postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (30+ vs 4+)
Typical $74k–$103k, from 96 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 50%
- PLC 39%
- ✓ Welding 35%
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This plant: Qnity Electronics in Newark
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Full description from Qnity ElectronicsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Exhibit a safety conscious approach to work
- ◆Work in PSM (Process Safety Management) rated and non-PSM facilities and strictly adhere to safety principles and policies as a condition of employment.
- ◆Read and understand schematics and P&ID’s.
- ◆Be able to troubleshoot and maintain various mechanical machines and process equipment
- ◆Complete preventive maintenance
requirements
on manufacturing equipment; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications.
- ✓Provide emergency/unscheduled and on call repairs of production equipment
- ✓Perform highly diversified duties including electrical and mechanical to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility's equipment.
- ✓Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
- ✓Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
- ✓Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
- ✓Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, welding, cutting and material handling equipment in performing duties.
- ✓Acquire a powered equipment (such as a forktruck) license if needed.
Minimum Education and experience required
- ✓High School diploma /GED.
- ✓3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
- ✓Journeyman or Master Electrical License preferred
- ✓Possess a degree or Certificate from an accredited college or technical school in the Mechanical field or have at least two year demonstrated equivalent abilities in this skill.
Knowledge, skills and abilities required
- ✓Demonstrated team player and results driven
- ✓Strong attention to detail
- ✓Strong written and verbal communication skills
- ✓Ability to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toes, hardhat, respirator, protective eyewear, face shields, etc.
- ✓Willing and able to lift up to 35 lbs.
- ✓Willing and able to stand for extended periods of time, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, reach overhead, climb stairs, and work in elevated heights
- ✓Willing and able to work rotating shifts and overtime including weekends/holidays when required
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