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Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:
* Dyneema, the world's strongest fiber, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports
* Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy
* Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint
* Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility
Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work. For more information, visit .
3rd Shift Maintenance Technician
No waiting period for medical benefits or 401(k). Paid vacation and holidays.
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for completing maintenance assignments to build, repair and/or maintain all equipment in good operating condition as quickly and accurately as possible, while keeping associated costs to a minimum to help meet Plant goals. The Maintenance Technician is expected to be multi-skilled and able to contribute to plant maintenance activities in a variety of craft disciplines.
Essential Functions
* Completes projects with minimal guidance showing a proactive attitude to minimizing equipment down time and lost production capability
* Troubleshoots mechanical devices in operation. Dismantles and examines devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. Adjusts, repairs or replaces defective parts
* Sets up and operates shop machinery such as lathe, drill press-grinders, band saws, cutting torch, welder, etc. Uses hand tools and pneumatic tools to modify or repair parts and equipment
* Installs new or repairs/modifies hydraulic and pneumatic equipment as needed
* Improves reliability and uptime of all equipment. Takes a proactive approach to equipment issues with a preventive maintenance mentality
* Operates forklift and hydraulic working platform as needed
* Researches supplies, parts and tools needed to complete work orders
* Assists in identifying and maintaining an accurate inventory of parts
* Contributes to upkeep and updating of required paperwork such as records, maintenance logs, documents, manuals, drawings, PM logs, etc.
* Supports the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company
* Follows applicable Safety, Health and Environmental rules and guidelines while performing job duties
* Maintains departmental housekeeping
* Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
* Technical School Degree or equivalent or relevant experience
* Adherence to health and safety regulations (i.e. constant use of protective gear)
* 5 years - Process Improvements, Problem Solving Techniques, PLC Troubleshooting and Repairs, Mechanical, Maintenance,, Industrial Operations and Electrical
* Must be self-motivated and have organizational skills
* Time/Priority Management skills a must
* Must have Microsoft Office skills (word, excel, outlook)
* Knowledge of SAP
* The employee must be able to read at a level of comprehension sufficient to meet job requirements
Competencies
Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self. Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business. These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to:
* Marked changes in temperature and humidity
* Dust, fumes and/or airborne particles
* Moving mechanical parts and vibration
The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
Be aware that in this position you will be working with powdered colorants and more times than not, you will be grimy and dirty at the end of the day.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
* The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and use foot/feet to operate machine.
* The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
* The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and frequently move more than 250 pounds with equipment.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include (20/40 vision) close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
* Requires the use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area such as safety glasses and shoes, dust mask, hardhat, respirator, face shield, hearing protection, chemical suit, gloves, aprons, etc.
* Work is inside and the typical noise level is loud.
* The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock.
* The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and explosives.
* Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration.
* The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
WHY AVIENT:
Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.
We believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person's qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.
Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran's status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.
PolyOne is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or other legally protected classification in the state in which a person is seeking employment. PolyOne will use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.