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Starting Pay Range: $30-32/Hour

Hours/Days: 4 10-hour shifts

Job Summary

Maintain production equipment for the Avient Protective Materials site.  Perform repairs, calibrations and preventive/predictive maintenance work at a proficient level to minimize production downtime while maintaining excellent safety, human relations, and environmental standards. Perform repairs on production equipment. Maintain production equipment in good working condition.

Essential Functions

Show behavior in line with the SHE and Security risks and agreed controls, including being compliant to Avient Protective Materials requirements, rules, and proceduresAddress any person behaving in a SHE and Security irresponsible wayReport any SHE and Security incidents (including observed risks) to management Avient Protective Materials Values - Must strive to behave in line with Avient Protective Materials Values, supporting and encouraging colleagues in their alignment with our Values. Aspires to demonstrate exemplary behavior with respect to the Avient Protective Materials values inside and outside APM.Manufacturing Excellence – Avient Protective Materials wants to be 'best in class' in every respect, including manufacturing. To excel in manufacturing, we need to optimize how we do things. Everyone within the organization has at least one role within Manufacturing Excellence. Roles and responsibilities are defined and assigned to those involved in the different Manufacturing Excellence Work Processes.Ensure all work is conducted in a safe and effective manner and all applicable procedures and policies are followed.  Take action to correct unsafe acts, systems, and procedures. Abides by Avient Protective Materials procedures/policies regarding security, inclusive of:  employee security agreements; use of non-disclosure agreements with outside parties; control of Avient Protective Materials intellectual property limited to a “need to know” only basis; no unauthorized use of cell phones, cameras, computers or APM property; reporting security threats and incidents; proper control of APM property and keys.Perform repairs and preventive/predictive maintenance on equipment from written instructions, sketches, plans, diagrams, oral descriptions, or self-determined job requirements based on observed conditions.Troubleshoot operational problems from field devices all the way to DCS I/O to minimize equipment downtime. Document conditions, actions, procedures and results of work, tests or inspections performed as required by Company policies and procedures.Document work performed on production equipment by maintaining accurate records or logs.Comply with all departmental work instructions, safety guidelines and regulations.Maintain and upgrade technical and non-technical skills through participation in company and outside training programs.  Assist with the training of other employees as directed.Maintain and repair, as necessary, equipment/components/calibrations associated with Dyneema® production facilities. It is the responsibility of each employee to work in a safe and responsible manner to create an injury-free and incident-free workplace.Comply with all job-related safety and other training requirements.Maintain annual training requirements on hazardous waste by reviewing DYNPRO SHE DYN 653 and general awareness presentation.  Specific job holders will complete more detailed training as well.Perform other duties as assigned

Authorities:
Authorized to approve work permits per details included in DYNPRO SHE DYN 026. If so authorized, employee must maintain necessary refresher training to participate in these activities.

Projects or Special Assignments:

Operational Excellence RolesSAP Roles (as required)
This position involves work with (supervision of) and/or handling hazardous materials and waste at the Avient Protective Materials (Greenville, NC) work site.  Worker has the appropriate qualifications to read, understand, apply and communicate written and verbal information regarding handling and managing hazardous wastes.  Training is required within six months of worker assuming duty, and once a year thereafter.  Worker is responsible for proper handling, documentation, inspection and transporting around the facility of hazardous wastes.  Worker may also be responsible for responding to emergencies involving hazardous waste. 

Education and Experience

Associate’s degree directly related to the position (e.g., Electronics/Electrical, Instrumentation Technology, Engineering, Refrigeration, HVAC, Welding/Metal Fabrication, or other applicable technical degree) PLUS four years industrial maintenance experience in the appropriate disciplines (e.g., Instrumentation, Electronics, Industrial Electrical, Refrigeration, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Plumbing/Pipe Fitting, Welding, Production Machine Maintenance, High Pressure Boilers, Pure Water Systems, Utility Systems, Repair and Overhaul, etc.); OR HS diploma with six years of industrial maintenance experience in appropriate disciplines (e.g., Instrumentation, Electronics, Industrial Electrical, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Plumbing/Pipe Fitting, Welding, Production Machine Maintenance, High Pressure Boilers, Pure Water Systems, Utility Systems, Repair and Overhaul, etc.)Basic computer skillsScheduling using a maintenance management systemAbility to coordinate multiple jobs at one timeGeneral knowledge of N.C. building codes, engineering specifications, OSHA and safety procedures, NFPA, NEC, etc.Working knowledge of a minimum of two area specific maintenance craft skills (Electrical - Instrumentation, Piping - Mechanical, etc.)Ability to read and understand engineering drawings (preferred CADD operator experience)Ability to develop sketches or field orders from field observationsAbility to analyze maintenance problems and develop corrective actions in a timely mannerAbility to work with and lead outside vendors and contractors to perform maintenance taskAbility to manage small construction projects.

Physical Demands

Requires standing and sitting for extended periods of time, talking and listeningMust be able to walk and use hands. Occasionally requires bending, stooping, climbing ladders and stairsMay occasionally be required to lift, push or pull up to 100 poundsAbility to frequently communicate and understand work instructions and information in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where noise level is loud.Must be able to detect and discern safety alarms and respond accordingly.Generally requires the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, hard hat, respiratory protectionExposure to outside weather conditions is routineMay be exposed to working in extreme heat and humidityMay also be exposed on occasion to dust or fumes

We believe that all of our global employees are leaders and that the six most important behaviors for driving our strategy and culture are the same no matter if an employee is a leader of self, a leader of others, or a leader of the business. By playing to win, acting customer centric, driving innovation and profitable growth, collaborating seamlessly across Avient, and motivating and inspiring and developing others and yourself you will accelerate your ability to achieve Avient’s strategic goals, to meet our customer needs, and to accomplish your career goals.

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