1st Shift Maintenance Technician

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The purpose of this position is to lend support to other Maintenance Mechanics, Electricians, and Maintenance Supervisors in the repair and maintenance of all company capital assets, as well as the fabrication and installation of new capital assets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and/or repair or adjust any equipment used by the company.
• Fabrication of parts using metal, plastic, or wood to support the company's needs.
• Monitor and service plant support equipment such as the boiler, waste neutralization, air compressors, or water processing and outside powder silo system. Also, service production equipment as required.
• Assist the Plant Engineer in layouts of and purchase of new capital assets.
• Assist in snow removal from exit doors, walks, roofs, and docks.
• Respond to plant security and safety system needs.
• Order parts and accessories.
• Perform any reasonable tasks assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in a maintenance manufacturing role.
• Must be able to lift and stack various weights up to 55 pounds repeatedly. Heavier lifting with lift assists is possible. Ability to stand for periods of up to 4 hours at a time. Ability to perform repetitive bending and stretching on a daily basis.
• Must be able to do physical work as it relates to the Maintenance/engineering needs of the production facility. Also works in an office environment and be able to sit for long periods of time. The wearing of contact lenses is prohibited on the factory floor.
• Organizational Skills: Must be able to take and follow directions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Problem-Solving: High degree of analysis, problem-solving, and creativity.
• Technical Skills: Must be able to solve mathematical problems at the high school level.
• Must also have some basic hand tool skills.
• Honesty/Integrity: Acts with integrity. Is trusted and seen as a direct, truthful individual. Can present truth in an appropriate and helpful manner. Keeps confidence, admits mistakes; doesn't misinterpret him/herself for personal gain.
• Stands up for convictions and values and makes difficult decisions.
• Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard; is action-oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with minimal planning; seizes more opportunities than others.
• Teamwork: Strives for win/win solutions; co-operates with co-workers to achieve goals; provides support and encouragement to co-workers; brings substantive conflicts and disagreements into the open and attempts to resolve them collaboratively.
• Peer Relationships: Can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise, is seen as a team player, and is cooperative. Easily gains the trust and support of peers and can be candid with peers.
• Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
• Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
• Developing Direct Reports and Others: Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person's career goals; contrasts compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder.
• Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Planning: Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High Level of Mechanical aptitude (motors, gears, bearings, etc..) preferred.

BENEFITS & PREREQUISITES:
As a full-time employee of Solenis, you will be eligible to enroll in our robust benefits package on your first day which includes but is not limited to, the following.
Medical, dental, & vision coverage

• 401k (w/ employer match up to 6%)
• 15 paid vacation days (prorated based on start date)
• 9 paid holidays annually (prorated based on start date)
• 2 floating holidays (prorated based on start date)
• 48 hours of sick time (prorated based on start date)

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com