Encapsys Maintenance Technician

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance people's lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken's curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Maintenance Technician performs maintenance tasks to keep production equipment operational, while working at and promoting the highest levels of safety. This position is also expected to advance the use of our CMMS system to build a preventive and predictive maintenance program and help enhance a culture of Continuous Improvement.

The Maintenance Technician will be the main point of contact for outside vendors performing regular work at both the HQ facility and the Appleton plant.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform maintenance tasks to keep production equipment operational.

• Perform work at the highest safety levels, promote safety internally and work directly with contractors on safety procedures.

• Ensure sound maintenance processes are develop for capital projects and new equipment.

• Work with outside vendors to facilitate preventative maintenance on equipment and maintenance of the facilities and grounds of both HQ and the Appleton plant.

• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot all plant and building equipment.

• Develop and execute a preventative maintenance plan for existing and new equipment.

• Conduct basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs.

• Assist in developing and installing new equipment or plant expansion projects.

• Lead small capital projects and improvements in both facilities

• Contact, direct and promote the safety of contractors to perform inspections or maintenance work.

• Maintain accurate and up to date maintenance records.

• Order and maintain spare parts inventory for both locations.

Responsible Care

1. Be aware of the relevant requirements of the Responsible Care Management System (RC-14001) and follow plant procedures to ensure compliance to requirements.

1. Understand the RC-14001 Significant Aspects of your job and help ensure controls are in place to reduce or eliminate negative impacts.

1. Minimize waste, prevent pollution and conserve energy while performing job tasks.

1. Contribute to continuous improvement of the environmental, health, safety, security and Responsible Care performance and programs.

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• Basic mechanical skills related to the use of hand and power tools

• Basic knowledge of process control, refrigeration, boilers, pumps, heat exchangers, LOTO, and industrial safety practices.

• Experienced with steam systems, liquid transfer systems, pump repair, valve repair, and confined space entry.

• Previous electrical work experience a plus.

• 5-7 years maintenance experience or educational equivalent

• Current Wisconsin Drivers license.

• Ability to balance multiple priorities

• Computer Skills and CMMS software experience

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• Ability to repair and install piping - welding experience a plus

• 2-5 years' experience in chemical manufacturing environment

• Experience with PSM, ISO 9001, and other manufacturing best practices

• Experience leading and executing small capital projects

The successful candidate will have strengths in the following:.

• Strong team orientation and collaborative skills with operations team and external contractors

• Capable of working in a flexible, often shifting environment.

• Ability to interact effectively with customers, vendors, contractors, and operators.

• Assess and make recommendations for improvements in areas of safety, cost, and performance.

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.