Maintenance Mechanic I

About this role

Want to build a brighter, bolder future and cultivate your career?   Join Ecolab’s team and help create a world in which we all thrive.  

Ecolab is seeking   a   Maintenance Mechanic   to join our team  in Asheville , NC. As a Maintenance Mechanic ,   you’ll   be   responsible for   applying Ecolab standards,   and   ensuring safe, sustainable, and efficient   operations   to   maintain   plant equipment and infrastructure.   You will   participate   in essential TPM tasks, including safety and environmental procedures,   p rogressive   q uality initiatives,   a utonomous   m aintenance,   f ocused   i mprovement,   p reventive   m aintenance, and 5S practices.  

How   You’ll   Make an Impact :  

• Understand and   comply with   SH&E standards, actively promote safe and responsible behavior, and positively challenge any unsafe practices by completing monthly safety observations

• Proactively propose and implement improvements to existing work practices an d   quality of products

• Look for and record non-conformances on equipment and report to Maintenance Manager

• C ontribute to root cause analysis and develop solutions to help with quality management

• Monitor effectiveness of maintenance activities to maximize equipment availability

• Implement continuous improvement activities via problem solving or tagging activities, contribute fully to TPM improvement teams, and promote a culture of continuous improvement

• Follow standard maintenance procedures, proposing and implementing improvements, and ensuring   timely   completion of all maintenance tasks. These tasks may consist of electrical, welding, plumbing, troubleshooting on filler equipment, tank and pipes,   and   part replacements as well as PLC programming

• Complete all planned and preventative maintenance tasks on-time including   timely   escalation of potential issues to engineering team

• Propose new preventative maintenance tasks or updates for the existing preventative maintenance tasks

• Carry out safe and effective equipment repairs, including urgent breakdown repairs

• Perform other duties as assigned  

Position Details :

• Plant Location:   Asheville, North Carolina

• Work Week & Shift:   W eekend shift: Friday - Sunday, 7:00AM-7:00PM

• Compensation:   $28/hr

Minimum Qualifications :  

• High   S chool   D iploma ,   GED   or equivalent

• 2 years of experience working in an industrial maintenance environment

• 1 year of experience with electronic and PLC based applications in an industrial environment

• 1 year of experience with electrical and mechanical systems in an industrial environment

• No immigration sponsorship available for this role  

Preferred Qualifications :  

• 2 years of mechanical experience in a chemical plant

• 4 years of industrial experience

• 1 year of experience with tools, procedures and methods   utilized   in an industrial maintenance environment

• Experience working with pumps, welding, bearings, electrical safety, forklifts, gears, hydraulics, valves, and rigging

• Formal vocational training in an industrial engineering discipline

• Strong attention to detail and communication skills

• E xperience working in a TPM environment

• Ability to track safety, quality, and productivity data

• Experience working in a Lean   M anufacturing environment  

Physical Requirements of Position:  

• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 pounds chest high

• K neel ing , bend ing , squat ting , push ing , pull ing , and reach ing   above and below waist level

• Working in a chemical processing plant with variable temperatures, odors, noise levels, elevated heights, and/or confined spaces  

Ecolab is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability.  

What’s   in it For You:    

• Starting on   Day 1 : Access to our comprehensive   benefits package   including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more!

• T he opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environment

• The ability to make an impact and   shape your career   with a company that is passionate about growth

• T he support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best   

About Ecolab:  

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our   nearly three   million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to   eliminating   unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.  

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $19.68 - $29.52. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws. Benefits   Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.  Click here to see our benefits.  If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits

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