Avient Corporation

Overview

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for completing maintenance assignments to build, repair, and maintain all equipment in good operating condition while minimizing costs to meet plant goals. The role requires multi-skilled individuals who can contribute to various maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Completes projects with minimal guidance to minimize equipment downtime.
• Troubleshoots mechanical devices and repairs defective parts.
• Operates shop machinery and uses hand and pneumatic tools for repairs.
• Installs or repairs hydraulic and pneumatic equipment as needed.
• Improves reliability and uptime of all equipment with a preventive maintenance approach.
• Operates forklift and hydraulic working platform as needed.
• Researches supplies, parts, and tools for work orders.
• Maintains accurate inventory of parts.
• Contributes to upkeep of maintenance records and logs.
• Follows safety, health, and environmental guidelines.
• Maintains departmental housekeeping.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• 2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Familiarity with PLCs, VFDs, and industrial control systems preferred.
• Experience using a CMMS to document repairs and maintenance activities preferred.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring devices.
• Strong problem-solving skills for equipment breakdowns.
• Ability to work independently and with production and engineering teams.
• Ability to work assigned shifts and respond to emergency maintenance needs.