Maintenance Technician III
BASFAbout the role
Now hiring! Maintenance Technician III
Wyandotte, MI / Straight day shift / Paid overtime
We are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our PM team in Wyandotte.
Come create chemistry with us!
The Performance Materials division is at the forefront of the much-needed sustainability transformation in plastics. Our experts co-create products with customers to bring innovations to major industry sectors such as transportation, consumer goods, industrial applications, and construction.These solutions contribute to a sustainable future by pushing the boundaries in thermal resistance, robustness and lightweight applications.
As part of our Maintenance organization, you will support our Engineering Plastics Compounding plant (EPC)
During your straight day shift as a Maintenance Technician III, you will
- Install, maintain and repair equipment such as pumps, blowers, gearboxes, extruders, convey systems and Piping
- Improve equipment reliability by maintaining, analyzing, troubleshooting and utilizing all resources available. Findings reported to supervision with appropriate recommendations.
- Support and improve Preventive Maintenance and Mechanical Integrity Programs to insure equipment reliability.
- Actively participate in plant safety meetings, and work within BASF site and corporate procedures.
- Support all EHS policies and procedures while promoting a safe working environment.
- Track and update assigned tasks in our maintenance management system (SAP).
- Maintain good attendance history.
- Provide rotating on-call support for after-hours production demands to include working overtime and weekends when needed.
If you...
- Possess a High School Diploma or GED. (Associate Degree in a Mechanical Program would be preferred).
- Have 5 years of mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Have 5 year of experience performance maintenance and repair of pumps, motors, rotors, gearboxes.
- Are experienced with MS Office and SAP Plant Maintenance or are willing to learn both.
- Have 5 years of experience working in a compounding environment, this would be an asset.
Create your own chemistry with you@BASF
At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
Just some of the many benefits we offer include:
- Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
- Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
- Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
- Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
- Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
- Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
- Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
- Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
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