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Maintenance Mechanic

Buckman
Cadet, Missouri, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jan 2026

About the role

Maintenance MechanicBuckman – Cadet, MO Location: Cadet, MOLanguage: EnglishTravel: None Buckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Memphis, TN, USA, committed to safeguarding the environment, maintaining safety in the workplace, and promoting sustainable development. Buckman delivers exceptional service and innovative solutions to our customers globally in the pulp and paper, leather, and water treatment sectors to help boost productivity, reduce risk, improve product quality, and provide a measurable return on investment.  Position Summary Ensure the mechanical integrity and operational reliability of plant equipment through timely, safe, and cost-effective maintenance practices that directly support Buckman’s production goals, safety standards, and continuous improvement initiativesKey Outcomes/ResponsibilitiesOutcome: Ensure Plant Reliability Through Effective Mechanical Maintenance
Reduce unplanned downtime and ensure mechanical readiness of equipment
Success Metric: >95% of scheduled maintenance tasks completed on time Actions:
  • Execute timely repairs, installations, and mechanical constructions for all plant and utility equipment.
  • Perform and document preventative maintenance tasks as scheduled for all plant and utility equipment.
  • Escalate and communicate mechanical issues proactively to minimize downtime on equipment.
  • Assist external contractors to ensure alignment with plant standards, and to minimize project and expense costs.
  • Track and follow up on work orders to ensure completion and quality with maintenance supervisor.
Backup Maintenance Shift Lead for CMMS System ExecutionOutcome: Support Continuous and Efficient Production OperationsMinimize disruption to operations through proactive maintenance and understanding production needsIssues are reviewed with maintenance supervisor and production operations within 30 minutes of being alerted to the issue. Actions:
  • Maintain effective on-call availability and responsiveness during off-shifts.
  • Collaborate closely with the maintenance supervisor and manager to understand issues and address
  • Safely able to stop one task to address another as needed throughout the work day.
 Outcome: Promote a Safe, Environmentally Responsible Workplace Zero recordable injuries and zero environmental violation attributed to maintenance and utility activities. Foster a culture of safety and environmental compliance while protecting personnel and equipment.Actions:
Outcome: Key Actions:
  • Model and reinforce safe work practices in line with the Buckman Way.
  • Be involved with at least one safety/improvement team each year.
  • Take ownership of housekeeping area and constantly look at how best to improve it.
  • Take ownership for identifying and resolving safety, health, or environmental risks.
  • Participate fully in safety audits, incident investigations, training, and meetings.
  • Operate in full compliance with company safety and environmental procedures.
Outcome: Operate and Maintain Utility Systems Effectively Ensure safe, compliance, and efficient boiler operations.
100% compliance with boiler operation standards and inspections.
 Actions:  
  • Maintain working knowledge of Buckman boiler procedures and regulations.
  • Monitor, log, and interpret boiler data; adjust chemical feed rates as needed.
  • Respond to alarms and maintain awareness of control system operations.
  • Catch samples on a weekly basis and log in book
  • Blow down all boiler systems daily
  • Review soft water system, add salt as needed to keep conductivity at right levels
  • Move Tank Farm Water, Tank 13 Waste water Movements, and T28 Water Level Monitoring
Outcome: Support Quality Assurance through Maintenance ExcellenceContribute to product quality by ensuring equipment performance and reliability.No quality issues linked to equipment failures or missed maintenance
Actions:
  • Conduct equipment

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