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Maintenance Technician: 3rd shift

Avient Corporation

Minneapolis, MNFull-time$25.32–37.98/hrSeen 3w ago

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Compensation
$25.32–37.98/hr
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Maintenance Technician works the 3rd shift to complete maintenance assignments, troubleshoot and repair equipment, operate shop machinery, and support plant reliability while adhering to safety standards and minimizing downtime.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

LatheDrill PressGrindersBand SawCutting TorchWelderHand ToolsPneumatic ToolsForkliftHydraulic Working Platform

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentTechnical School Degree or Equivalent ExperienceWork Experience in Industrial Operations EnvironmentAbility to Read and Interpret Safety Rules and Maintenance InstructionsMathematical Skills Including Conversions and Unit Calculations

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Duties

Are you looking for a stable job with great benefits and pay? Consider becoming part of the Avient team!

We know your time is valuable and you have a lot of job ads to review. Let us break down the important details!

Pay: $25.32 - $37.98

Hours: 11:00PM- 7:30AM

Days: Sunday night - Friday morning

What is the job: As a Maintenance Technician with Avient, you are 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 to help meet Plant goals. To be successful in this role you should be multi-skilled and able to contribute to plant maintenance activities in a variety of craft disciplines.

At Avient, we're a global team creating materials that make a real difference in people's lives. From the world's strongest fiber used in personal protective equipment to recycling innovations and eco-friendly transportation solutions, our work spans a vast array of applications that help build a better future, all while giving back to the communities where we live and work.

What you can expect from us:

  • Competitive compensation including a bi-annual bonus plan

  • Medical benefits that begin day 1 - no waiting period

  • Paid time off: Two weeks of vacation pro-rated based on start date, in addition to sick time, paid holidays, floating holidays, community service/volunteer days

  • 401K with company match - 100% vested

  • High regard for safety. Avient is 3x safer than the industry average!

What we expect from you:

  • Dependable & reliable

  • Openness to work overtime as needed

  • Team player who is eager to share their knowledge with others and learn from other team members

  • Apply now or continue reading for more details!

Essential Functions

  • Troubleshoots mechanical devices in operation. Dismantles and examines devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. Adjusts, repairs or replaces defective parts.

  • 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/modifies hydraulic and pneumatic equipment as needed.

  • Completes projects with minimal guidance showing a proactive attitude to minimizing equipment down time and lost production capability.

  • Improves reliability and uptime of all equipment. Takes a proactive approach to equipment issues with a preventive maintenance mentality.

  • Operates forklift and hydraulic working platform as needed.

  • Researches supplies, parts and tools needed to complete work orders.

  • Assists in identifying and maintaining an accurate inventory of parts.

  • Contributes to upkeep and updating of required paperwork such as records, maintenance logs, documents, manuals, drawings, PM logs, etc.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma, General Education Diploma (GED)

  • Technical School degree or equivalent experience

  • Work experience in an industrial operations environment preferred

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, or procedure manuals

  • Must have mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Must have the ability to use conversions, work with different units such as

weight, volume, density, distance, etc.

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

Final compensation within this range may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid time off, paid vacation time, paid parental leave, paid holidays annually. Learn more about our benefits at: Career Opportunities | Avient.

The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. Avient reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

#CA-AR

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 non-discrimination 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. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to complete an online application, please contact the Avient HR Team by emailing, [email protected].

PolyOne is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or other legally protected classification in the state in which a person is seeking employment. PolyOne will use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$25.32 - $37.98 / Hourly

Postal Code

55428

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

40001283

Job Benefits

Not specified

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