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Senior, Maintenance

Avient Corporation
United States, Alabama, Birmingham
3850 Pinson Valley Pkwy (Show on map)
Jul 07, 2025
The Senior Maintenance position 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 and meet plant's goals. Essential Functions Completes projects with minimal guidance showing a proactive attitude to design and installations. Troubleshoots mechanical devices in operation. Dismantles and examines devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments, repairs or replaces defective parts. Troubleshoots and repairs input/output devices using PLC systems. Troubleshoots, completes, designs, upgrades and installs electrical equipment, circuits and systems. Troubleshoots, repairs/replace electrical components at the component level. 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/modify 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 the cooling water and waste water system in compliance with EPA regulations. Operates forklift and hydraulic working platform as needed. Researches supplies, parts and machines needed to complete work orders. Assists in organizing and maintaining an accurate inventory of parts. Performs and documents work orders and preventative maintenance tasks as assigned. Documents work completed. 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 ISO, Safety, Health and Environmental rules and guidelines while performing any procedure. Maintains departmental housekeeping standards. As needed, covers for Maintenance Supervisor when Supervisor is not present. Other duties as assigned. Competencies Education and experience Technical School Degree or equiv exp Associates Degree or equiv exp Manufacturing/Maintenance - Electrical Certification or License Manufacturing - Carpentry, Electrical, Welding/Brazing, Refrigeration, Forklift, Machine, Mechanical, Pneumatics, Plumbing, Construction, Hydraulics, PLC Troubleshooting and Repair, Industrial Operations Personal Skills - Manual Dexterity, Statistical Skills, Research, Quantitative Skills, Reading/Comprehension, Self Motivated, Time/Priority Management, Ability to Multitask, Organizational Skills Software Skills - Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word. Microsoft Excel, Internet Cross Functional - Process Improvement Physical Demands Requires standing and sitting for extended periods of time, talking and listening Must be able to walk and use hands. Occasionally requires bending, stooping, climbing ladders and stairs May occasionally be required to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds Ability 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 protection Exposure to outside weather conditions is routine May be exposed to working in extreme heat and humidity May also be exposed on occasion to dust or fumes Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world. Innovation goes far beyond materials science; it's powered by the passion, creativity, and diverse expertise of 9,000 professionals worldwide. Whether you're a finance wizard, a tech enthusiast, an operational powerhouse, an HR changemaker, or a trailblazer in materials development, you'll find your place at Avient. Join our global team and help shape the future with sustainable solutions that transform possibilities into realities. Your unique perspective could be the key to our next breakthrough! 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. At Avient, we believe a wide variety of thoughts, 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 is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of nondiscrimination 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. 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