Job ID: 38596 | Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Part of Catalyst operations you will have the opportunity to learn and grow with the direction of some of the chemical industry's most experience Maintenance crews! "You" as a Maintenance Apprentice will work with a trained Maintenance Person to assemble, install, align, program, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate and make improvements on a variety of high tech flexible machine systems. Apprentice will also support product quality and lowest cost production via strong people skills, effective communication, and continuous improvement of maintenance. This is a 4-year program. Upon completion of required on the job training and education, the apprentice is eligible to apply for a Maintenance Tech IV position and will receive Journeyman Level Factory Maintenance Repairer Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cleaning and lubricating equipment and check fluid levels
• You will perform tolerances on equipment
• Read blueprints and apply layout and precision measurement skills to prepare work
• Correct deficiencies as indicated while performing preventive maintenance
• Clean, inspect and disassemble pumps, machinery and equipment
• Evaluate work and broken components to determine the feasibility of repairs, rework or replacement
• Reassemble using new gaskets, and repaired, remanufactured, or new parts as needed
• Test reassembled devices to determine conformance with manufacturer's specifications
• Adjust mechanical devices as needed for optimum performance
• Repair/replace belts, pulleys, bearings, gears, couplings, and shafts
• Test and repair plumbing and boiler systems and piping for steam, water, waste, and process fluids
• Replace plumbing parts as needed
• Test for proper operation and integrity, also test and repair compressed air and vacuum systems and devices as needed
• Replace or repair defective Pneumatic and Hydraulic components, and reassemble system
• Troubleshoot and repair of hydraulic systems including testing and adjusting for correct operation
• Conduct preventive maintenance on tablet press equipment
• Repair and replace tablet press parts as needed
• Weld machinery components and or structural members as needed
• Work in teams to solve problems and make improvements to machine and production processes
• Follow Samaco (Safety Maintenance and Control Program) requirements for all equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance on a variety of machines and follow PM
• Participate in Performance Dialogs including (but not limited to): completing the daily 5S checklist, identifying and resolving action items, providing data for performance indicators and maintaining work area effectiveness
• Adhere to all safety rules and initiatives

Requirements

• Acceptance into the GL FAME program (Greater Louisville Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education)
• Excellent mechanical and spatial aptitude
• Excellent attendance, performance and safety

• Proficient personal computer skills, including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheet, etc.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Whats in it for you?

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
• Paid Holidays
• PTO time with a carry-over benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• EAP Program
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Online discount Mall
• Auto/Home Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Plan

Jerome Hill
Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner
jerome.hill@clariant.com

Clariant is a focused, sustainable and innovative specialty chemical company based in Muttenz near Basel/Switzerland. On 31 December 2021, Clariant totaled a staff number of 11 537 and recorded sales of CHF 4.372 billion in the fiscal year for its continuing businesses. The company reports in three business areas: , and . Clariant's corporate strategy is led by the overarching purpose of 'Greater chemistry - between people and planet' and reflects the importance of connecting customer focus, innovation, sustainability, and people. Join us and help create sustainable value through chemistry for customers all over the globe.

Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.

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