Maintenance Operator Forest Park

Polynt is one of the world's largest manufacturer and supplier of composites, coatings, and intermediates with major customers across four continents. With 65 years of history, we provide a wide range of products designed for key sectors such as industrial, transportation, building and construction, marine, medical, consumer, and food additive markets.

The Forest Park, Georgia site is one of 14 U.S. sites.

Benefits:

• PTO benefits
• Sick time
• 401k with employer match + profit sharing
• Medical coverage including PPO, HSA, and FSA
• Vision
• Dental
• Long term disability insurance
• Company paid short term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Bonus Opportunity

About the job:

• Reports to the Maintenance/Engineering Manager
• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain all chemical plant equipment including pumps (centrifugal, positive displacement, air diaphragm, etc.), vessels, exchangers, piping, valves, motors, agitators, fans, blowers, and utility equipment (air compressor, boiler, hot oil heaters, cooling towers, etc.).
• Install and modify existing and new piping, equipment, and setting pump alignment. 
• Additional trade functions may also be required such as shop equipment usage, construction, painting, concrete, carpentry, and insulation.
• Assist with electrical equipment installation (i.e. motor wiring). 
• Operate and maintain a variety of heavy tools and equipment, small hand and power tools, and additional tools as necessary.
• Perform regularly scheduled preventive maintenance work and complete daily scheduled maintenance work orders.
  • Assist with mechanical reliability initiatives
• Inspect critical equipment for proper operation and defects.
  • Communicate and submit notifications for defective equipment, piping, valves, etc. and potential maintenance improvements.
• Contribute to the general housekeeping of the entire plant area, and the assigned area in the maintenance “shop”.
• Practices safety in all actions, including start up-shut down, lockout/tag out, confined space, and working at heights procedures for all responsibilities.
• Participate in PHA (Process Hazard Analysis), PSM (Process Safety Management), ISO (International Organization for Standardization) reviews, near miss reporting, and incident investigations.
• Participate on the Safety Committee.
• On a rotating on-call schedule for off-hours maintenance issues.

Requirements:

Education:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

• Mechanical background in an industrial/chemical manufacturing environment (preferred)
• SAP experience (preferred)
• Ability to work overtime and be on-call for maintenance issues
• Must be able to lift, up to 60 lbs. occasionally
• Forklift trained and certified (Preferred)
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to climb ladders and work in elevated environment
• Possess skills in mechanics
  • Liquid handling systems
  • Pump knowledge (positive displacement, centrifugal, and air)
• Basic electrical knowledge
  • Installation of pneumatic valves and pumps
• Experience with plant utilities such as steam, air, nitrogen, water, and hot oil (preferred)
• Self-motivated and can work independently
• Ability to collaborate and works well in groups
• Ability to work overtime and be on-call for maintenance issues