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Maintenance Mechanic (Gastonia, NC, US, 28056) @ Lubrizol Corporation

Gastonia, North Carolina, USOnsiteFull-time
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<div><strong><br>Shape the Future with Us.</strong></div> <div>At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion.</div> <div> </div> <div>As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact - on your career, your community, and the world around you.</div><div id="tor__flistingLayout_readOnlyDiv"> <div id="tor__flistingLayout_content"> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Job Type:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> Full-Time / On-Site</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">How You’ll Make an Impact</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.25in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">The Maintenance Mechanic reports to the site&apos;s Maintenance Supervisor and will be responsible for the inspection, evaluation, repair of existing, installation of new processing and utility equipment in the plant. In this role, you will directly impact the safety and reliability of an operating chemical plant. To accomplish this role, you will interact and consult with other employees like Maintenance Electrical &amp; Instrumentation Technicians, Maintenance Planners, Reliability / Process / Project Engineers, Chemical Operators, and all levels of plant supervision. </span>In this role, you will:<span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Safely perform preventive and predictive maintenance and repair of all industrial equipment associated with the operation of the facility and production of chemicals.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Leads and assist in equipment troubleshooting for mechanical and electrical equipment.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Leads and assist in the fabrication, construction, installation, and modification of new, existing and customized equipment throughout the facility.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Weld mechanical equipment, structural and piping applications, including SMAW (Stick), MIG, and TIG methods; equipment metallurgies will include carbon steel, stainless steels, and aluminum.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Slolder and braze for plumbing and copper piping applications.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Perform general carpentry and metal fabrication work with a variety of materials.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Lubricate equipment tasks with oils, greases, filters, pumps, and other advanced tools (ultrasonic tool)</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Perform basic facility maintenance tasks including cleaning, sweeping, and occasional snow removal and salting.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Operate or works with forklifts and other heavy equipment (telehandler, boom truck / crane, skid steer, etc...)</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Valid driver’s license</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">3+ years’ skilled industrial maintenance experience</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Familiarity with ISO procedures, plumbing, millwrighting, rigging, rotating/stationary equipment repair, metal fabrication, insulating, and reading prints/diagrams preferred.</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Excellent written and verbal communication skills</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Excellent math, reading comprehension, and problem-solving skills.</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ability to follow departmental practices, procedures, and safety guidelines.</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ability to safely work independently and in a team setting.</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays and call-ins.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Experience working in a chemical plant</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">3+ years welding experience</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Associate’s degree or certificate in Industrial Maintenance and/or Engineering Technology programs (or similar)</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Familiarity with OSHA regulations including Lock Out Tag Out, Hot Work, and Confined Space Entry</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Experience with SAP software </span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Experience ASME / NBIC code welding, boiler and pressure vessel repair, or AWS / CWI weld inspection</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Experience with air-operated diaphragm, centrifugal, positive displacement, and other pumps</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Experience with mechanical seals and seal pots for rotating equipment</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Experience with reactors, storage tanks, agitators, and materials handling equipment</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Experience operating or maintaining boilers, chillers, compressors, and water purification systems</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Experience with predicative maintenance (ultrasound, IR thermography, oil analysis, or vibration)</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Experience with basic electrical / electronic controls and instrumentation</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Your Work Environment</span></strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><br></span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather.</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Must be medically certified to wear a negative-pressure respirator and other PPE as required</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Will be subjected to extended periods of climbing ladders and stairways, sitting, kneeling, walking, standing, bending, stooping, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, moving and lifting up to 55 pounds.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><br><br></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Benefits that Empower You </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Comprehensive medical, dental &amp; vision coverage</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Health Savings Account (HSA)</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Flexible work environment</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Learning and development opportunities</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Career and professional growth</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><br></span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Learn more at </span><a href="https://benefits.lubrizol.com/"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">benefits.lubrizol.com</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">!</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <div style="border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0.0in 0.0in 4.0pt 0.0in"> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;padding:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;border:medium none currentcolor"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:white">#LI-LT1 #LBUZ</span></p> </div> </div> </div><p>Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You. For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you. We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you. Whether you&apos;re in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you&apos;ll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future. We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.</p>

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