Maintenance Specialist Jobs in New Jersey

Job Highlights

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.
• Observe all Company Safety Rules and Policies.
• Maintain paperwork as necessary; work orders, inspections, P.M. sheets, etc.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintains technical and safety knowledge by attending employer supplied educational workshops; monthly safety topics and participating in daily Tool Box discussions.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Lay out and complete assigned work independently.
• Supervise other mechanics in the absence of supervisor.
• Weld carbon steel, stainless and aluminum pipe, on bench and in field.
• Enter Confined Space and perform necessary repairs including use of welding skills.
• Use Oxyacetylene Welding & Cutting.
• Use and climb ladders (approx. 40 foot high).
• Wear company supplied respirator per required tasks.

Experience and Skills

• Education: A High School Diploma or equivalent is required at a minimum.
• Minimum of 7 years of maintenance experience, preferably in a chemical or manufacturing experience.
• Experience mentoring/leading other maintenance mechanics is a plus.

Location Fords

Employee Type Regular

Who we are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

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What we offer you

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. The established pay range for this position is $XXX to $XXX. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

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