The Baerlocher group of companies is one of the world's leading additive suppliers, drawing on experience from more than 200 years of company history. Our products have a worldwide reputation for their high-quality standards. 

We are currently looking to add a Maintenance Technician to our team. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the reactive, proactive, and preventative maintenance of a chemical process plant.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Work safely and maintain equipment safety
• Provide safe work environment by complying with OSHA rules and regulations
• Support manufacturing
• Avoid Down Time
• Keep equipment running efficiently
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems to keep plant operational and minimize downtime
• Repair mechanical and electrical equipment as required
• Utilize alternative repairs if repairs or replacement of specific piece of equipment cannot be accomplished directly
• Perform preventative maintenance in a timely manner
• Execute improvements in facility, occasionally as part of capital projects
• Organize and Maintain tools, parts, and equipment

Quality Critical Responsibilities:

• Perform Baerlocher Preventative Maintenance Program’s checks and lubrication in a timely manner
• Validate capability of equipment modifications in delivering products to specification

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Strong Electrical troubleshooting and repair background 
• Knowledge of valves and valve repair
• Basic welding skills
• Ability to use a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment
• Basic pipefitting, plumbing, and welding skills
• General knowledge of plant operational automation
• Ability to work rotating shifts and to be available for weekend shifts and/or call-ins
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose processes and equipment problems
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical prints
• Ability to rebuild mechanical components
• Ability to troubleshoot electric and controls 480V and below

Education/Relevant Industry Experience

Minimum:

• High School Diploma 
• Five years of experience in the chemical processing industry
• Strong communication skills

 Strongly Desired:

• Controls experience

 Benefits and Schedule:

• Will work at least one on-call weekend per month.
• Yearly bonus
• Paid vacation
• 14 paid holidays each year
• Health, dental, and vision available 
• Company paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability
• 401(k) with company matching contribution