Job Requirements

Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. 

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

The Maintenance Technician provides mechanical and electrical support to the Pirson manufacturing facility and reports to the Maintenance and Reliability Manager. This position is key for the site to achieve its financial objectives through maintaining safety, quality and production as needed. In addition helping in identification and prevention of system failures through preventative and predictive measures.

Responsibilities:

Safely maintain and repair process and facility mechanical and electrical systemsSafely use power tools, hand tools and proper PPE in daily dutiesCapable of safely operating a fork-lift or aerial liftReview, generate and complete work order assignments utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)Responds to production requests for maintenance (Reactive Maintenance) in a timely manner and communicates progress to the management as an integral part of the teamMaintain applicable logs, records, equipment history folders and maintenance manuals in an accurate and comprehensive mannerPerform all scheduled preventative maintenance activities and assist in creation and maintenance of associated documentationGenerate corrective maintenance work orders based on findings from PM work and safety inspectionsPerform any reasonable request to ensure safety, quality and production needs are metThis job can require emergency call in and off shift availabilitySchedule: 4 days on, 4 days off - 12 hr shifts.

Pay Range:

$19.74/hr - $31.00/hr

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or general education degree with trades concentration, certificates of completion5+ year’s relevant experience in manufacturing industrial maintenance or industrial technology role and/or Industrial Trades Schooling, military training applicable to maintenance of equipment

Required Skills – Mechanical:

Demonstrated ability to comprehend technical specification with respect to equipment installation and operation, clearance checks, interference fits, lubrication, torque requirements etc.Experience with repairing industrial manufacturing equipmentWelding, cutting, rigging, pneumatics, pipe fittingDiagnostic capability to solve problems and drive to root cause of failuresBasic knowledge of lubrication principlesBasic knowledge of boilers and HVAC processes and inspectionsDemonstrated 5 year’s experience in LOTO protocols, safely working at height and confined space

Preferred Skills – Mechanical:

OSHA 10hr, 30hr credentialsMachining experienceRoller hearth kiln experienceAdvanced HVAC experience

Required Skills - Electrical

Able to safely troubleshoot AC/DC voltage systems up to 480VAble to safely unwire and rewire motors, actuators and servo drivesPerform a variety of electrical/mechanical tests to determine root cause of issuesMake necessary electrical installations and/or repairsAbility to safely use a multimeter to diagnose defectsNFPA 70E training and certification

Preferred Skills - Electrical

Experience utilizing a HART communicator for calibrationsExperience with PLCs and ladder logic

If you are interested in being part of a world class function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.