Maintenance Mechanic

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Muskegon, MI

SHIFT: May be required to work 12-hour day or night shift, 4 days on/4 days off OR 1st shift 4 10-hour days

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

Will perform a variety of preventive, routine and emergency tasks for the upkeep and sustaining of plant machinery and infrastructure used to produce high performance pigments. Support production facility that runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week to meet customer demands.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Complete millwright activities to include the construction, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting repair and refitting of stationary industrial machinery, mechanical and hydraulic equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and specifications.
• Sheet metal and construction fabrication work to include the cutting, welding and forming of sheet metal, metal bar and stock to design requirements and specifications. 
• Complete plumbing and pipefitting to include the cutting and welding of pipe, installation of valving and gasketing to design requirements and specifications.
• Refrigeration maintenance activities include the operation, installation, maintenance troubleshooting repair and refitting of ammonia compressors and ice making and delivery system.
• Complete preventative maintenance activities to include but not limited to lubrication, visual inspection, and functional checks; perform repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Work on steam systems including operation of the site boilers, troubleshooting of and replacement of steam traps, steam pipe work, condensate pumps and associated systems. 
• Be able to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds.
• Be able to operate Power Industrial Trucks in a safe manner.
• Adhere to all safety and work procedures.
• Respirator qualified.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• May be required to pass written and hands-on testing.
• 3 – 5 years’ maintenance experience in a production / manufacturing environment

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
 

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.