Mechanical Technician

INVISTA Seaford is looking for a 3 rd Shift Mechanical Technician to join our Maintenance team in Seaford, DE.

Our Team

This individual will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our operations.

You will be responsible for performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and implementing solutions that enhance the performance and safety of our production facilities.

Your expertise will help us maintain our commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Work Schedule

This position is for a 3rd shift role (12 am-8 am ).

You must also be able to work holidays, weekends, and overtime hours as needed.

What You Will Do


* Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on a variety of industrial equipment and systems, including pumps, motors, conveyors, and valves.


* Diagnose mechanical issues to minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency.


* Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to implement maintenance strategies and improvements.


* Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment and systems.


* Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and safety standards.


* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process optimizations and cost reductions.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Correctly identify common mechanical tools and their uses.

Also, identify mechanical components such as couplings, bearings, shaft assemblies, valves, and gear reducers.


* Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting (e.g., identify leaks, misalignment, abnormal vibration, overheating).


* Follow written and verbal instructions without deviation.


* Successfully complete site-specific mechanical training curriculum, assessed through skills demonstration and job cycle checks


* Explain or demonstrate Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) steps as part of baseline training.


* Demonstrated ability to complete assigned tasks on schedule, verified through references or performance history.


* Ability to participate in problem-solving discussions using clear, concise communication in a fast-paced industrial environment.


* This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

What Will Put You Ahead



* Minimum of 3 years of industrial manufacturing experience


* PLC, troubleshooting, pipefitting, and welding experience


* An Industrial Maintenance degree or similar education

Physical Requirements



* Required to wear any or all of the following PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, goggles, hard hats, FRC, gloves, and safety boots.

PPE use is in accordance with the safety rules and regulations.


* Ability to bend, kneel, and lift a minimum of 50lbs, repetitively as required


* Ability to climb straight ladders.

Some work may require heights in excess of 100 feet.


* Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, st...