Mechanical Technician

Overview

INVISTA Seaford is looking for a 3rd Shift Mechanical Technician to join our Maintenance team in Seaford, DE.

Our Team

This individual will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our operations. You will be responsible for performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and implementing solutions that enhance the performance and safety of our production facilities. Your expertise will help us maintain our commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

This position is for a 3rd shift role (12 am-8 am). You must also be able to work holidays, weekends, and overtime hours as needed.

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on a variety of industrial equipment and systems, including pumps, motors, conveyors, and valves.
• Diagnose mechanical issues to minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to implement maintenance strategies and improvements.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment and systems.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and safety standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process optimizations and cost reductions.

• Correctly identify common mechanical tools and their uses. Also, identify mechanical components such as couplings, bearings, shaft assemblies, valves, and gear reducers.
• Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting (e.g., identify leaks, misalignment, abnormal vibration, overheating).
• Follow written and verbal instructions without deviation.
• Successfully complete site-specific mechanical training curriculum, assessed through skills demonstration and job cycle checks
• Explain or demonstrate Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) steps as part of baseline training.
• Demonstrated ability to complete assigned tasks on schedule, verified through references or performance history.
• Ability to participate in problem-solving discussions using clear, concise communication in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial manufacturing experience
• PLC, troubleshooting, pipe fitting, and welding experience
• An Industrial Maintenance degree or similar education

• Required to wear any or all of the following PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, goggles, hard hats, FRC, gloves, and safety boots. PPE use is in accordance with the safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to bend, kneel, and lift a minimum of 50lbs, repetitively as required
• Ability to climb straight ladders. Some work may require heights in excess of 100 feet.
• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day, in a loud/noisy, industrial, non-temperature-controlled, high-volume environment.

This role is subject to a pre-hire physical abilities test.

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, airbags, food packaging, and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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