What are the responsibilities and job description for the ML Apprentice Mechanic position at Stepan Company?
Job Description
The main responsibilities of the Apprentice Mechanic is to provide maintenance support to production areas to ensure stable operations, and provide continuous improvement while promoting safe work practices for maintaining plant equipment.
- Rebuild / replace pumps to maintain movement of intermediates and finished products.
- Install / replace piping to maintain movement of intermediates and finished products as well as utilities.
- Use laser alignment tools on rotating equipment to ensure proper shaft alignment.
- Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment to determine repair process.
- Perform preventative / predictive maintenance, inspections, and repairs to reduce equipment failures.
- Determine whether an existing piece of equipment should be repaired or replaced.
- Perform general facility and equipment repairs as needed.
- Navigate CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) as well as write follow up work.
- Train with an experienced journeyman to augment first 6 months of apprentice program.
- Support all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, policies, and regulations.
- General housekeeping duties as assigned.
- Participate and maintain compliance related activities including internal and external audits for applicable standards and certifications such as ISO 9001 : 2015, EFfCI, FSSC 22000, Kosher, Halal, RSPO, ISCC and others.
Qualifications
Education
Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 22 global manufacturing locations and over 2,500 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.
We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.