Maintenance Mechanic 12 Hr. Night Shift

At DuPont, we are working on things that matter; whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. 

If you would like to be a part of a premier multi-industrial company that is delivering sustainable solutions that bring real purpose and value, of a company with collaborative spirit because it believes that we work best when we work together as a team and values the diversity of thought, then DuPont is the company for you!

We are excited to share that on May 22, 2024, DuPont announced plans to separate(1) into three industry-leading, independent publicly traded companies. This strategic move will create focused businesses with distinct investment profiles. We believe the proposed separations will create opportunities for all three future companies to better serve their customers and unlock long-term value for stakeholders. This process is expected to take 18-24 months from the date of announcement to complete. We are committed to supporting our employees throughout this transition and ensuring a smooth and successful separation process. We look forward to welcoming new talent who are interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.

WHY JOIN US?

Our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter! 

Have the Opportunity to chart your own course, challenge yourself, and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We reward employees with competitive pay and incentives to recognize skills, competencies, and contributions to business results. 

Get to Experience a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated with flexibility that enhances balance and an inclusive atmosphere that is welcoming to all!

Get to know our Purpose and make it yours by bringing innovations to market that improve the world, share a commitment to sustainability that makes our planet better and give back to communities in which we work and live.

We have an immediate opening for a 12-Hour Night Shift Maintenance Mechanic at our Newark-Bellevue site in Newark, Delaware. 

The Maintenance Mechanic reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and operates in compliance with trade regulations; performs maintenance and preventative maintenance functions; operates maintenance equipment; follows blueprint designs; dismantles and rigs equipment and materials; participates in achieving the company quality goals; operates in compliance with company safety practices; and performs other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs corrective and preventative maintenance activities in accordance with industry best practices and site procedures and policies.

• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair/adjust all types of industrial mechanical equipment including pumps, agitators, compressors, blowers, ovens, rolls, shafts, bearings, process piping, reactors, heat exchangers, heat transfer systems, material handling systems, heating and ventilating equipment, hydraulic presses, and milling machines.

• Demonstrated use of hand / power tools, precision measuring equipment, forklifts, cranes, dollies, lifts, roller bars, and hoists.

• Capable of precisely aligning pumps, shafts, rolls, and motors.

• Knowledgeable in the use of mechanical diagnostic equipment and techniques.

• Plans, designs, interprets, and works from standard and non-standard blueprints, drawings, and P&IDs.

• Provides input for the design of new processes and systems.

• Provides instruction and knowledge sharing to other mechanics and operators.

• Knowledge of electrical and pneumatic control systems, motors, drives, and instruments a plus.

• Must provide basic set of personal tools.  Specialty tools are provided.

Operates in compliance with company safety practices:  complies with and aids in the development of departmental safety rules; ensures all equipment is in good working order and operates in a safe manner; follows procedures for handling and disposal of chemicals; monitors area for hazards; uses safety equipment when required; and maintains safe, clean work area.

Participates in achieving the company quality goals:  dedicated to reducing product variation and to the spirit and body of continuous improvement; strives for a better understanding of our customers’ requirements; maintains proficiency in problem solving techniques; embraces the concept of teamwork; takes ownership for the quality of the products prod