Craftsperson - Maintenance at FMC Corporation in Newark, Delaware

Job Description:

Craftsperson - Maintenance

Location

US-DE-Newark

Job ID

2020-9348

# Positions

1

Category

Maintenance

Level

Experienced (non-manager)

Type

Full Time

Visa Sponsorship

No

Domestic Travel Required

No

Int'l Travel required

No

Company Vehicle

No

Working from Home Office

No

Relocation Eligible

No

Works with Chemicals

Yes

Lifting required

Yes

Company Overview

FMC Corporation is a leading specialty company focused on agricultural technologies. FMC provides innovative and cost-effective solutions to enhance crop yield and quality by controlling a broad spectrum of insects, weeds and disease, as well as in non-agricultural markets for pest control.

FMC is a globally diverse organization that offers its employees exciting opportunities to work on challenging projects that are important to the achievement of our strategic objectives. Your education and professional experience are valued and put to use from day one. Your success at completing key initiatives can result in a varied, progressive and fulfilling career with FMC.

With a corporate culture of innovation, integrity, responsibility and customer intimacy, we foster 'The Right Chemistry' in everything we do. We are looking for people to join us in creating, developing, and improving our products, our processes, and our markets. If you are ready to make a difference every day, FMC is ready to talk to you.

Overview

Our Stine Research Center in Newark, DE has an exciting opportunity for a Craftsperson Mechanic to join our company. Accountable for providing (24/7) mechanical maintenance support for all phases of mechanical equipment/systems including installation, troubleshooting and repair, preventative and predictive maintenance, and documentation of this work on the equipment/systems in a way that it can be used to maximize equipment reliability

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, balancing, vibration analysis, laser alignment and repairs on all types of rotating equipment, such as pumps, compressors, blowers, seals, bearing, mechanical packing and gears/reducers in order to maintain the reliability of equipment.
- Cutting, threading, welding, bending and joining carbon and galvanized steel piping and stainless steel and copper tubing and components. Ability to fabricate and install various piping systems, steel, stainless, copper (sweated/compression), composite piping and glue joints, proper selection of gasket materials and cutting gaskets when required.
- Installation, troubleshooting, testing of various research equipment such as Growth and Dew Chambers, Autoclaves and Greenhouse equipment.
- Reads and properly interprets repair manuals, blueprints, mechanical seal drawings, including pipe fabrications in order to perform necessary repairs to equipment.
- Maintains availability for off-hours response as needed.
- Repairs, troubleshoots, and installs pneumatic and hydraulic equipment in order to identify problems and make needed repairs.
- Documents work and repair history to retain information on equipment for future use.
- Performs preventive maintenance on equipment per schedule and specifications in order to maintain the reliability of equipment.
- Uses proper rigging techniques to lift equipment in order to perform daily maintenance activities.
- Operates manlifts, trucks, and forklifts in order to perform daily maintenance activities.
- Assists with quality improvement projects in order to continually improve process.
- Actively collaborate and support the maintenance Execution Control System (ECS).
- Actively participates in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA).
Other Requirements:
- Drives and ensures 100% compliance with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), quality standards, and performance.
- Ensures 100% compliance with training requirements (individually and team, if applicable).
- Participates in Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR), Job Safety Assessments (JSA), and permitting as assigned to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and drive site performance.
- Participates in and supports Root Cause Analysis (RCA) at the site in response to issues found.
- Assists with quality improvement projects in order to continually improve process.
- Operates and maintains their area with a high level of ownership, accountability and ethics.

Required Education

- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Multi Craft/NCCER certification preferred.

Qualifications

- 5 years' experience in an industrial mechanical role.
- Ability to interact and communicate with diverse groups of people such as line supervision, external suppliers, research leads, engineers and operations and maintenance staff.
- Demonstrates ability to work as a self-managed individual, be responsive to emergency situations and make decisions.
- Knowledge of basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Knowledge to use hand tools, portable power tools and diagnostic equipment.
- Willing and able to work both outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet and dry conditions.
- Ability to adjust quickly to changing conditions and anticipate needs.
- Problem solving capabilities and ability to make independent decisions.

EEO Statement

At FMC, diversity and inclusion are in our DNA. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive - regardless of race, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, color, age, religion or religious creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. FMC also supports employee participation in company employee resource groups that celebrate the diverse backgrounds of our workforce by providing communities for employees to connect with each other and raise awareness throughout FMC.
FMC complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Talent Acquisition department at talentacquisition@fmc.com.

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