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Job Description
Albemarle is hiring for a Maintenance Mechanic - Class 2. This position is located at Albemarle's Kings Mountain, NC facility.
What You Will Do
- Safe maintenance and repair of mechanical rotating equipment
- Proper handling and installation of mechanical seals
- Interpretation of mechanical designs and maintenance manuals
- Use of a wide variety of hand, portable, and stationary power tools
- Demonstrate root cause analysis approach to failures and generate reports accordingly
What You Bring
Required:
- Experience in safe in-plant maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment
- Demonstrated ability to work in close tolerances - familiar with dial indicators, dial calipers, micrometers and other exact measuring equipment
- Good verbal communication skills
- Past history of excellent quality results in daily work activities
- Must be motivated and self-directed
- Must have the ability to work in a team environment
- Good written and electronic communication skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum (3) years' experience working as a mechanic in an industrial setting
It would be great if you also had:
- 2-Year Technical Degree in mechanical field or NCCER millwright certification
- Working knowledge of both pump and reactor functions
- Working knowledge of hydraulic pumps, motors, and actuators
- Working knowledge of correct alignment procedures
- Thorough understanding of how bearing condition, alignment, structural support, and piping stress affect equipment performance and reliability
- An understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance procedures
- Working knowledge of the purpose and installation of mechanical seals
- Working knowledge of lubrication best practices
Benefits of Joining Albemarle
We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.