Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Title: Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Location: Fayetteville, NC

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.

Who we are:

Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities located in Houston, Texas, and a vast network of supply 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 28 countries and employees more than 12,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States.

Position Summary:

The Mechanical technician is responsible for repairing all mechanical equipment across the site interacting with Operations, Site Technical and Line Management. This position is assigned to the Maintenance Team and reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor. The work schedule will be either 8 hour day shifts or 4 X 10 work schedule. One should be able to support maintenance work on weekend and after regular hours during turnarounds, including but not limited to overtime and on Call hours are required and will vary depending on operations and shutdowns. Commitment to safety and the ability to maintain an orderly and safe workplace. Highly motivated and results oriented, with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks, operate independently and meet commitments. Effectively convey various types of information through face-to-face interaction as well as indirect contact.

Responsibilities:

• Complete Work Order paperwork which includes history, time confirmation, variance codes, Job plan forms and other associated paperwork.
• Ability to read and follow a Process and Instrumentation Design Drawing.
• Ability to anticipate changing priorities, redirect activities, and proactively communicate to those involved.
• Read/Follow weekly PM procedures and accurately record data.
• Other tasks assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Minimum 2 years of on-the-job experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician in a chemical processing or refinery environment
• Basic computer proficiency allowing the technician to be able to navigate a Windows-based system/server, knowledge of Microsoft outlook, print routes, work orders and do some scheduling.
• Good oral and written communications.
• The ability to standing position for up to 4 hours at a time. Able to climb stairs to as much as seven flights and ladders on a regular basis. Able to lift 50 lbs. Regular crawling, climbing, knelling, squatting and bending will be required
• Able to work in PPE such as hard hats, glasses, face shield, steel toe shoes, hearing protection, and respirator when required.

• Access SAP to review equipment history, print Work Orders, view Bill of materials, and locate stores stock parts.
• Ability to read P&ID's.

• Must complete all skill demos and training requirements for Site Maintenance role

Preferred Qualifications:

• General knowledge of the Fayetteville site.

• Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Trained
• SAP experience
• NCCER certification in Mechanical Maintenace preferred.

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 enjoy an attractive healthcare benefits package, including wellness reimbursements to promote a healthy lifestyle. We also provide an Educational Reimbursement Plan, helping our employees fulfill their career goals, as well as a competitive 401(k). Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

Please apply online at: http://www.kuraray.us.com/careers/

Kuraray America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer AA M/F/disability/protected veteran status

No third party candidates accepted.