Maintenance Mechanic Job

Arkema Inc

United States, Kentucky, Louisville

4350 Camp Ground Road (Show on map)

Apr 24, 2026

Career Opportunity

Job title:

Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Department - Louisville

Situation in organisation (enclose a copy of your organisation chart)

Reports to Maintenance Manager

Job dimensions

Responsible for safely inspecting, monitoring, and maintaining our plant systems and equipment. This includes pumps, motors, gearboxes, chillers, reactor tanks, process heaters, and all associated instrumentation.
Troubleshoot issues in partnership with our production operators and take corrective actions needed to deliver a reliable operation

Activities

Complete preventative maintenance inspections and generate work orders for repair as needed
Repair/rebuild valves, pumps, vacuum pumps, condensers, chillers, refrigeration, and other process equipment
Troubleshoot process and equipment issues using a methodical approach
Install new equipment and support capital project activities
Participate in 5S, root cause problem solving, and other continuous improvement activities
Follows written instructions and standard operating procedures with minimal supervision
Supports all manufacturing operations as appropriate on assigned shifts
Follows proper procedures for the handling, storage and transfer of hazardous waste
Use of hand and power tools as well as slings/rigging equipment
Operates fork truck, scissor lift, boom lift
Follows written instructions and standard operating procedures.
Troubleshoots and repairs all manufacturing/facilities equipment on a timely basis to minimize equipment downtime

Context and environment

Bostik is an OSHA Process Safety Management facility and our process involves highly hazardous chemicals. All PPE requirements must be followed at all times.
Must be able to work independently
Works collaboratively with all department employees to solve problems and to insure a quality product is produced.
Work in a fast paced production environment where safety, accuracy, and attention to detail is required
Works well in high pressure situations with competing priorities.
Works with minimal supervision
Use of computer for work order processing and training

Accountabilities

Practice safe work habits in accordance with OSHA and EPA guidelines.
Maintains good housekeeping practices.
Complete all mandatory company safety training requirements: 4S, Safety Observations, Pure Safety
Document all activities in work order system and communicate progress
Understand equipment failures and put actions in place to improve and prevent repeat issues
Responsiveness to production and other customers along with problem solving and learning

Qualifications / experience required