Maintenance Mechanic – Kalrez®

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Qnity’s Tralee Park site in Newark, DE is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join our team! If you are an outgoing team player, then this is the role for you!

Qnity offers an excellent benefits package that includes a generous 401k match, health and dental insurance, 15 days of vacation starting, a variable bonus plan, and much more!

The Tralee Park facility produces high performance Kalrez® seals in a discrete part manufacturing environment in accordance with customer requirements. For more than 30 years, Kalrez® parts have demonstrated cost-effective solutions for high-performance sealing applications. Primary markets are transportation, aerospace, electronics, healthcare, industrial and consumer markets.

12 hour fixed Shift Position (Railroad Schedule) which includes working weekends.

Key Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Exhibit a safety conscious approach to work

• Work in PSM (Process Safety Management) rated and non-PSM facilities and strictly adhere to safety principles and policies as a condition of employment.

• Read and understand schematics and P&ID’s.

• Be able to troubleshoot and maintain various mechanical machines and process equipment

• Complete preventive maintenance requirements on manufacturing equipment; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications.

• Provide emergency/unscheduled and on call repairs of production equipment

• Perform highly diversified duties including electrical and mechanical to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility's equipment.

• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.

• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.

• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.

• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, welding, cutting and material handling equipment in performing duties.

• Acquire a powered equipment (such as a forktruck) license if needed.

Minimum Education and experience required: 

• High School diploma /GED.

• 3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment

• Journeyman or Master Electrical License preferred

• Possess a degree or Certificate from an accredited college or technical school in the Mechanical field or have at least two year demonstrated equivalent abilities in this skill.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required: 

• Demonstrated team player and results driven

• Strong attention to detail

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toes, hardhat, respirator, protective eyewear, face shields, etc.

• Willing and able to lift up to 35 lbs.

• Willing and able to stand for extended periods of time, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, reach overhead, climb stairs, and work in elevated heights

• Willing and able to work rotating shifts and overtime including weekends/holidays when required

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