Maintenance Mechanic

At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.   

About the job:

At Nouryon, our Maintenance Mechanics play a vital role in delivering safe, reliable, and efficient operations. In this hands-on role, you’ll maintain, troubleshoot, and repair critical plant equipment while supporting preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll work in a collaborative, safety-first environment where your technical expertise helps drive performance and supports our commitment to essential solutions used every day.

In your future role as a, you will:

•  Maintain plant operations by performing repairs and preventative maintenance to ensure safe, reliable production.
• Follow and uphold all safety, environmental, quality, and site procedures; identify and report unsafe conditions.
• Execute maintenance tasks in a safe, timely, and accurate manner, including proper documentation of work and preventative maintenance activities.
• Safely operate equipment such as forklifts, rail movers, and other job-related machinery.
• Read and interpret technical documentation including diagrams, loop sheets, and troubleshooting guides.
• Perform lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and line-breaking procedures in compliance with standards.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical systems such as pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, valves, and rotating equipment.
• Install, assemble, align, and remove equipment including pumps, heat exchangers, piping systems, and related components.
• Perform fabrication work including pipe fitting, welding (carbon and stainless steel), and basic metal work.
• Conduct rigging and lifting operations using proper tools, equipment, and techniques.
• Diagnose equipment issues, determine root causes, and contribute to preventative maintenance improvements.
• Use precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, and alignment equipment.
• Maintain and repair plant vehicles and auxiliary equipment.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to support overall plant performance.
• Participate in safety programs, audits, and plant meetings (e.g., HAZOP, PSSR).
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM) initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and contribute to maintaining a high-performance work environment.

We believe you bring:

• High school diploma or GED (required); technical degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2+ years of industrial or chemical plant maintenance experience (or equivalent hands-on training).
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment. 
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, diagrams, and instrumentation.
• Experience with welding techniques (SMAW, GMAW, TIG) and general fabrication practices.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, piping systems, and rotating equipment.
• Experience using precision measurement tools and maintenance systems.
• Solid understanding of safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and working with hazardous materials.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues independently.
• Basic math skills (fractions, ratios, measurements) and the ability to apply them in real-world situations. 
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams and job levels.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments, including lifting, climbing, and extended time on your feet.
• Willingness to work in varying conditions (noise, weather exposure, confined spaces, heights).
• Relevant certifications such as forklift operation, CPR/First Aid, and PSM (preferred or required).
• Valid driver’s license.

Good to know:

• This is an onsite position based in Columbus, MS.
• This position will report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/  

We look forward to receiving your application! 

We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.  
  

About Nouryon:

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If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From dayone we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

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Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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