Maintenance Technician - Represented/Tariff

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

About You and this Role

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Technician at the Louisville, KY location. 

The purpose of this job is to repair and replace instrument, electrical, and mechanical systems, including piping and machinery supporting operating plants and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing instruments, motors, valves, rotating equipment and all equipment necessary for the chemical plant operation
• Working with Operations to troubleshoot equipment upsets and determine path to repair
• Executing preventative maintenance plans to maintain equipment reliability such as calibrations, alignments, lubrications, etc.
• General construction including shop fabrication, machining, and small welding jobs

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Current, valid US driver's license.
• Able to Work rotating and straight shifts (work assignments may include rotating and straight shifts).
• Be proficient in computers to perform job tasks.
• Able to work overtime as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.  No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Requirements

• Associate's degree in a maintenance, electrical or I&E discipline.  
• 3 or more years of relevant military experience. 
• 1 or more years of maintenance work experience in a chemical plant, packaging facility or a skilled trade using similar skills such as a Pipefitter, Millwright, Electrician, or HVAC technician.

Skills

Chemicals Handling - The proper, safe management of chemicals, encompassing all steps from receiving and storing to using and disposing of them to minimize health and environmental risks.

Equipment Troubleshooting - Systematic, step-by-step process for identifying the root cause of a malfunction and implementing a solution to restore the equipment to its intended working condition.

Process Control - The application of a systematic method for managing and adjusting a dynamic system's variables to maintain it within specified limits and to achieve a desired outcome.

Process Equipment - Machinery and devices that alter raw materials or products through chemical or physical means to achieve a desired outcome. An understanding of how this equipment operates is critical for this role.

Additional Notes

• No relocation assistance is available for this position.

Physical Requirements

• Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:
• Lift, push, and pull.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
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