Mechanic 1

Job description

Now Hiring! Mechanic 1

 

Vidalia, LA

Pay Range: $00.00 / Night Shift differential / Sign on bonus / Incremental pay

 

The world needs creative solutions. We need YOU!

 

Where the Chemistry Happens...

As an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for our Process Catalyst business unit, you will build a meaningful career supporting BASF’s Vidalia Manufacturing operation located in Vidalia, Louisiana.

We are seeking a professional like you to perform mechanical maintenance on a variety of machinery and mechanical equipment including pumps, motors, pneumatics, hydraulics, conveying systems, and other industrial production equipment.  Process Catalysts in the Vidalia, LA manufacturing site of North America while creating an engaged and safe work environment for our diverse employee base.

As a Mechanic 1, You Create Chemistry By...

•    Perform mechanical maintenance tasks including but not limited to

o    Lubrication practices
o    Alignment of motors, pumps, and shafts
o    Assembly of equipment with gears, bearings, shafts, screws, and other components
o    Welding and cutting using electrical arc welding and oxygen/acetylene rigs
o    Operation of tools such as drill presses, hydraulic presses, powered hand tools, and other industrial maintenance tools

•    Complete projects involving comprehension of drawings, material layout, fabrication, and installation.

•    Work from elevated work platforms such as ladders, manlifts, scissor lifts, and scaffolding.

•    Effectively record time, use of parts, and description of work on hard copy documents and electronic systems.

•    Maintain high level of maintenance services to ensure compliance with company standards for production, cost control, quality, safety, efficiency, and equipment reliability are achieved.

If you...

•    Have 3 years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience or similar mechanical maintenance experience.

•    Can lift up to 50 lbs. and carry up to 25 lbs.

•    Are able to work from elevated work platforms such as ladders, manlifts, scissor lifts, and scaffolding.

•    Are willing and able to work 12-hour shifts on occasion.

•    Are willing and able to work on call during off hours including nights/weekends/holidays.

Then...

 

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Create Your Own Chemistry when taking advantage of our Total Rewards

At BASF you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Our Periodic Table of Benefits includes some additional perks below for starters…

·  Competitive health and insurance plans including long term care
·  Retirement benefits with company-matching contributions
·  Learning & Development opportunities like our Mentorship and PDP programs
·  Maternity & Paternity Leave and family care solutions
·  Flex spending accounts
·  Employee Assistance Programs
·  Tuition Reimbursement
·  Wellness Program & Fitness Reimbursement
·  Pet Insurance

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BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud.

Equal Employment Opportunities

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.