Mechanical Technician

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world. CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS    At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive.   That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.   Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible.  In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry. Chemours is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join our growing Maintenance & Reliability team! This position will report directly to a Maintenance Supervisor at our Deepwater, NJ location.  The Chambers Works Plant Mechanical Technician accomplishes, with a minimum of supervision, a wide variety of maintenance assignments. The employee must be able to work overtime, ascend and descend multiple flights of stairs, wear industrial safety equipment; hard hat, gloves (both leather and chemical), hearing protection, FR clothing, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, goggles, respirators, chemical suit, lift 50 lbs., stand on his/her feet for extended periods of time, and be physically flexible including bending, rotating, kneeling. The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:   Safely maintain all plant equipment, such as valves, pumps, agitators, fans, conveyors, pipework etc. per oral and written instructions Assist in the implementation and improvement of effective preventive maintenance programs for all equipment, performing scheduled maintenance on facilities and production equipment as required Interpret single line diagrams, piping schematics, and mechanical drawings Troubleshoot and dismantle defective machines/equipment and install new or repaired equipment or parts Clean and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears and other parts of machinery Safely perform work outdoors during all types of weather conditions Model appropriate behavior for: Environment, Health & Safety, Project Safety Management, Ethics and Core Values Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations Ability to work flexible schedules including an on-call schedule, evenings, and weekends as needed Must have demonstrated human relations ability to show teamwork and resolving problems together; ability to develop effective working relationships with outside vendors, contractors, and customers, as well as internal personnel Enter information in SAP to manage and complete Maintenance Work Orders Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained in all assigned areas Additional information: Applicant must successfully complete a validated aptitude test used in our hiring process and a skills assessment during the interview process. This is a 24/7 facility and will require the ability to work nights, weekends, 12 hr rotating shifts and on-call as needed This is a tobacco free site The following is required for this role:   Associate Degree, Journeyman's License, NCCER certification, or successfully completed vocational-tech program directly related to Mechanical Maintenance and Installation. Adequate relevant field experience may be considered Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently and repetitively without accommodation Must have excellent manual dexterity and visual acuity and can stand and walk on level, uneven, and slippery surfaces, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, reach overhead, and climb stairs Must be able to wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as a Level A suit, full face respirator, SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus), safety glasses, steel toes, Tyvek, hearing protection, and gloves Must have previous experience with manufacturing equipment, such as, pumps, valves, filters, conveyors, etc. The following is preferred for this role:   3 to 5 years of experience in the field of Industrial Mechanical Maintenance and/or Millwright, Pipefitter, Boilermaker experience Additional skills in the areas of HVAC, Civil Excavation, Machining, Welding, Pump rebuilds (centrifugal, canned, positive displacement, diaphragm), Lined pipe fabrication (PTFE, PFA) Benefits:   Competitive Compensation Comprehensive Benefits Packages 401(k) Match Employee Stock Purchase Program Tuition Reimbursement Commuter Benefits Learning and Development Opportunities Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives Company-paid Volunteer Day We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.     Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.   Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.   Chemours is an E-Verify employer