About Lubrizol
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.
We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.
Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as a Facility Maintenance Technician
Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the Chemical industry looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.
What You'll Do:
As Facility Maintenance Technician Provide support to the LFE Midland management, production and office staff. This position is to provide a supporting role for all facility and manufacturing maintenance in cooperation and alignment with production blending, packaging and shipping activities. This individual is expected to be cross trained in all aspects of facility and operations maintenance. Accountable to Lubrizol’s Integrated management system, security and safety compliance.
What Will Be Your Environment:
The Midland, Michigan Plant is just 30 minutes from Saginaw and located closely to Lake Huron. We produce Specialty gas compression lubricants, Vacuum pump lubricants, Industrial functional fluids including hydraulic oil, gear oil, and chain oil with a team of 200 employees.
What We're Looking For:
Safety and Compliance: Coordinate safety training with management, including forklift and dock lock operations, ensuring all equipment meets OSHA guidelines through routine maintenance and inspections. Emphasize environmental health, safety performance, and strict adherence to Lock out/Tag out, Hot work, and confined space procedures. Quality Assurance: Handle products with care, maintain hygiene and first aid standards, and ensure all building and grounds equipment is well-maintained. Coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance programs, ensure standard operating procedures are followed, and maintain a clean and orderly work area. Process and Equipment Maintenance: Operate and maintain pump skid and bulk valves, fork trucks, and other production equipment. Perform emergency repairs and apply mechanical skills for troubleshooting and repair, including mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Technical Support and Improvement: Assist operations teams with daily plant activities, apply mechanical and technical skills for plant improvement projects, and troubleshoot plant problems. Coordinate with vendors and contractors and identify opportunities for process improvement. Documentation and Coordination: Maintain system documentation for all standard and safety-critical preventative tasks, ensure adherence to the Maintenance Work Order program, and coordinate repairs and maintenance with selected contractors and production staff.
Skills That Make a Difference:
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent Willingness to learn and be trained in industrial tasks Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral/written) Ability to complete tasks independently to a high standard and without direct supervision
Considered a Plus:
Vocational or Associate’s Degree level education in technical or trade fields Prior maintenance, mechanical, or industrial experience Forklift experience Pipe fitting experience Welding experience Knowledge of pumping operations, tank operations and filtration equipment Completion of a craft apprenticeship. Electrical, HVAC, Welding, etc. SAP experience
Working Conditions:
Ability to lift and handle objects weighing up to 70 lbs with assistance M-F, 8 hour day shift, with willingness to support 24/7 operations. Requires use of PPE Comfortable working at moderate heights (ladders, lift, scaffolding, tank & mezzanine areas) <25ft.
Perks and Rewards That Inspire:
Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans 401k Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution Competitive medical, dental and vision offerings Health Savings Account Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave
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Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together!
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