Maintenance Technician -Rotating Equipment
hace 3 días
Pasadena
Job Description Title: Maintenance Technician – Rotating Equipment Location: Pasadena, TX Who we are: Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 32 countries and employs more than 11,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States. Why Kuraray: Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability. As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number. As a new team member, you can expect to earn responsibility quickly. Our commitment to our people is visible in our comprehensive benefits package. As a Kuraray team member, you will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, incentive opportunities, and an excellent work environment. Position Summary: The Maintenance Technician - Rotating Equipment maintains all rotating equipment across the site, including pumps, agitators, compressors, conveyor belts, motors, and specialty equipment. Overtime may be required during major equipment issues or turnarounds but is not regularly expected. After gaining site familiarity, the technician will be assigned to an on-call rotation. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. Responsibilities: • Use SAP to review equipment history, print work orders, view bills of materials, and locate parts, • Complete work order documentation including equipment history, time confirmation, variance codes, and job plan forms, • Level and align pump bases, compressors, agitators, rotary valves, and centrifuges, • Perform pump repair and maintenance, including impeller clearance setting and seal replacement, • Align motors to gearboxes and measure precision fits, • Conduct periodic preventative maintenance on all rotating equipment, • Support maintenance work during weekends, after-hours, and turnarounds, • Provide support to Bayport/KTN facilities and coordinate with contractors as needed, • Actively participate in Kuraray safety programs, • Complete other tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor Minimum Qualifications: • High school diploma or GED required, • Minimum 5 years industrial/construction/maintenance experience; 2 years as Journeyman preferred, • NCCER certification preferred, • Knowledge and experience with: reverse alignment, laser alignment, dial indicators, metals and bearings, mechanical seals, tandem seals, compression packing, multi-stage and vertical pumps, drive couplings, cooling tower fan units, gearboxes, agitators, centrifugal compressors, machine shop equipment, hydraulic reading, and IRD reading, • Basic computer proficiency with Windows-based systems to access specification data sheets and drawings, • SAP PM module experience preferred, • Ability to read P&IDs and equipment drawings, • Physical requirements: standing for up to 4 hours, climbing stairs and ladders regularly, lifting up to 50 lbs, frequent bending/stooping/crouching/twisting, working in confined spaces and PPE (acid suits, vapor suits, hot suits, respirators), • Strong team collaboration skills with ability to build rapport and trust, • Self-starter capable of working independently and leading when appropriate, • Valid driver's license required Competencies: • Customer Focus, • Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions., • Business Insight, • Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals., • Cultivates Innovation, • Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful., • Action Oriented, • Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm., • Ensures Accountability, • Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments., • Drives Results, • Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstance, • Collaborates, • Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives., • Values Difference, • Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization, • Communicates Effectively, • Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences., • Courage, • Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said., • Instills Trust, • Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity., • Situational Adaptability, • Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes base pay and an annual incentive. This program is designed to reward individual performance and align overall rewards with corporate and team performance. Our employees benefit from a robust healthcare package that includes wellness reimbursements, along with generous perks such as three weeks of paid time off, ten company holidays, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, and a matching 401k plan, among other offerings. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Learn more at kuraray.us.com/careers/ Kuraray America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/disability/protected veteran status No third-party candidates accepted. Job Posted by ApplicantPro