Maintenance Mechanic - Represented/Tariff
Listed on 2026-02-08
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic -
Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Overview
At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Dow is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc.
and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting
Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Mechanic at the Louisville, KY location.
The purpose of this job is to repair and replace instrument, electrical, and mechanical systems, including piping and machinery supporting operating plants and utilities.
Responsibilities- Maintaining and repairing instruments, motors, valves, rotating equipment and all equipment necessary for the chemical plant operation
- Working with Operations to troubleshoot equipment upsets and determine path to repair
- Executing preventative maintenance plans to maintain equipment reliability such as calibrations, alignments, lubrications, etc.
- General construction including shop fabrication, machining, and small welding jobs
- A minimum of a High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
- Current, valid US driver's license.
- Able to Work rotating and straight shifts (work assignments may include rotating and straight shifts).
- Be proficient in computers to perform job tasks.
- Able to work overtime as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
- Associate's degree in a maintenance, electrical or I&E discipline.
- 3 or more years of relevant military experience.
- 1 or more years of maintenance work experience in a chemical plant, packaging facility or a skilled trade using similar skills such as a Pipefitter, Millwright, Electrician, or HVAC technician.
- Chemicals Handling — The proper, safe management of chemicals, encompassing all steps from receiving and storing to using and disposing of them to minimize health and environmental risks.
- Equipment Troubleshooting — Systematic, step-by-step process for identifying the root cause of a malfunction and implementing a solution to restore the equipment to its intended working condition.
- Process Control — The application of a systematic method for managing and adjusting a dynamic system s variables to maintain it within specified limits and to achieve a desired outcome.
- Process Equipment — Machinery and devices that alter raw materials or products through chemical or physical means to achieve a desired outcome. An understanding of how this equipment operates is critical for this role.
- No relocation assistance is available for this position.
- Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:
- Lift, push, and pull.
- Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting
- Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders.
- Work in tight and closed in spaces.
- Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator.
- Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.
- Work in an area with hazardous materials.
- Ability to work comfortably and safely at elevated heights. Candidates must be familiar with, or willing to undergo training in, the proper usage and maintenance of safety equipment to ensure safe movement and operations at heights
Dow offers total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. Highlights include:
- Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
- Benefits…
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