Maintenance Technician
Responsibilities
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Hours: 7:00AM -4:00PM
Days: M-F
General Summary
Position to support onsite fabrication and maintenance teams with large CAPEX installs and moves, machine commissioning, OPEX improvements to machines, tooling improvements
As a Maintenance Technician with Avient, you are responsible for completing maintenance assignments to build, repair and/or maintain all equipment in good operating condition as quickly and accurately as possible; while keeping associated costs to a minimum to help meet Plant goals.
To be successful in this role you should be multi-skilled and able to contribute to plant maintenance activities in a variety of craft disciplines.
What you can expect from us:
• Competitive compensation including a bi-annual bonus plan
• Medical benefits that begin day 1 - no waiting period
• Paid time off: Two weeks of vacation pro-rated based on start date, in addition to sick time, paid holidays, floating holidays, community service/volunteer days
• 401K with company match - 100% vested
• High regard for safety.
Avient is 3x safer than the industry average!
What we expect from you:
• Dependable & reliable
• Openness to work overtime as needed
• Team player who is eager to share their knowledge with others and learn from other team members
• Apply now or continue reading for more details!Qualifications
Qualifications
* Precision Machining- working knowledge of mills, lathes, saws, shear, brake, surface grinder,
* Machine Alignment-Ability to move, precision level, install industrial equipment
* Knowledge of machine leveling devices (machinists' level, laser level, transit)
* Forklift certification
* Familiarity with machine guarding and safety measures
* Able to use common millwright tools (hand tools, impacts, machine skates, voltmeter, dial indicator, calipers, micrometer, welding, cutting, grinding)
* Creative problem-solving skills
* Good communications skills and teamwork
* Self-Starter- able to work under minimal supervision and direction
* Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for prolonged periods of time
Experience
* 10 years industrial or manufacturing experience
* 5 years industrial maintenance/fabrication/machining
* 2 years Crane/Rigging Experience
* 5 years Welding (MIG, TIG)
Physical Demands
• Requires standing and sitting for extended periods of time, talking and listening
• Must be able to walk and use hands.
Occasionally requires bending, stooping, climbing ladders and stairs
• May occasionally be required to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to frequently communicate and understand work instructions and information in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where noise leve...
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Birmingham, US-AL
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Finance
- Recruiter: Avient Corporation
- Contact: Not Specified
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: 40000465
- Posted: 2026-01-11 07:09:05 -
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