K-Solv Group

Overview

The Industrial Maintenance Technician at K-Solv Chemicals is responsible for performing preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on mechanical equipment in the plant. The role requires a safety-focused individual who is mechanically capable and comfortable working independently in an industrial chemical-plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and rebuild diaphragm pumps, transfer pumps, valves, fittings, hoses, seals, gaskets, and related process equipment.
• Perform mechanical maintenance on tanks and tank appurtenances, including inspection and repair of valves, connections, vents, gauges, and transfer components.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair product filling and packaging systems, including mechanical components, pumps, valves, piping connections, and basic controls.
• Complete preventive maintenance inspections and scheduled service to reduce equipment failure and unplanned downtime.
• Diagnose equipment problems, determine appropriate repairs, and test equipment after service to confirm safe and reliable operation.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on side-by-side utility vehicles and carts.
• Use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring devices, and shop equipment safely and correctly.
• Coordinate equipment shutdowns, repairs, and return-to-service activities with plant operations and supervision.
• Enter work orders, maintenance findings, labor, parts usage, and completion notes into the company's computerized maintenance or business system.
• Monitor spare-parts needs and promptly communicate required materials, tools, or outside service needs.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and properly store tools, parts, and maintenance supplies.
• Follow all company safety rules and plant procedures, including required PPE and hazard communication.
• Report equipment hazards, leaks, spills, unsafe conditions, and recurring failures immediately.
• Support plant projects, equipment installations, and other maintenance or operational activities as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to safely disassemble, inspect, repair, rebuild, and reassemble pumps, valves, or comparable industrial equipment.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, work instructions, diagrams, and preventive maintenance checklists.
• Basic computer proficiency, including email, data entry, and the ability to learn computerized work-order or maintenance-management systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly, follow written and verbal instructions, organize work, and document completed repairs.
• Ability to work safely around chemicals, moving equipment, pressurized systems, and active plant operations.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record if operation of company vehicles is required.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, or respond to urgent maintenance needs when required.