Industrial Maintenance Technician Valley Park

About Polynt Composites USA

Polynt Composites USA is a global leader in the manufacturing of composites, coatings, and chemical intermediates, serving key industries such as industrial, transportation, construction, marine, medical, and consumer goods. With over 70 years of innovation, our Valley Park site is one of 14 U.S. locations driving operational excellence and high-quality production.

Why Join Us?

At Polynt, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We offer a stable, growth-driven work environment with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
• 401(k) with Company Match and Profit Sharing
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (PPO, HSA, FSA)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Essential Functions

Troubleshoot, repair, install and maintain all chemical plant mechanical equipment.  The mechanical equipment includes pumps (centrifugal, positive displacement, air diaphragm, etc.), agitators, fans, blowers, mechanical seals and sealing devices (packing, etc.) associated with this equipment.  Install and modify existing and new piping systems and lines, including valves, vessels, filters, exchangers (assembly and disassembly) and equipment setting and alignment.  Structural, construction, painting, concrete, insulation and light sheet metal work, etc. may also be required.

• Execute preventive/corrective maintenance to all the site electronics / power distribution / electrical equipment / PLC
• Automate and set up process-control systems
• Create/Manage the instrument calibration and preventive programs for process and service equipment.
• Report potential failures in plant equipment.
• Carry out all activities according to EHS procedures and best practices in order to have good maintenance reliability and maximize the useful life of the equipment and instruments.
• Project Development and basic engineering, material selection, instrument specifications, purchasing orders elaboration, cost comparatives, equipment and instrument implementation, adjustment and calibration as well as running them.
• Create/Maintain spare parts strategy and material for power, instrumentation and control equipment.
• Provide training to site technicians, operations and other personnel
• Actively lead and support site safety initiatives, especially PSM.
• Provide off hour support for plant, as needed.

Competencies

• Initiative
• Positive attitude and approach to the job responsibilities and the Polynt team
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Technical Capacity
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Proficiency
• Ability to retain large amounts of information

Education and Experience Required

• 5-10 years’ experience in two or more areas of industrial wiring, instrumentation maintenance, PLC maintenance, maintenance of 480V motors
• Certified Electrician License, desired, or
• Electrical Engineering Degree

Skills Required

• Basic Math
• Microsoft Applications (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• SAP

Supervisory Responsibility

Example: This position has no direct reports but assists in mentoring peers and other departments as needed.

Work Environment

This job operates in a plant environment. This role routinely requires PPE and sweating in addition to standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

This job is not appropriate for individuals with chemical sensitivity. Employees who display sensitivity to the chemicals present at the site despite using required safety measures may be subject to reassignment or termination of employment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The ability to ascend/descend ladders, work from elevated work platforms, and work in difficult to reach areas is sometimes required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Travel

This position requires <10% travel.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Polynt is Equal Opportunity Employment:

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status.

E-Verification:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.