Location: Taylorville,IL, USA
You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people, like you, by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth.
Do your values align with ours? Accountability, Growth mindset, One team, Care and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone, everywhere!
We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team, safeguarding the environment, and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us?!?
We Offer:
* $32.94/hour to start
* Immediate medical, dental, and vision benefits
* Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
* Bonus compensation through the North America Hourly Bonus Program
* An automatic 4 hours of overtime compensation when called in
* Double time on 11 paid holidays
Purpose: To install, repair and maintain pipes that carry substances including water and steam, to process fiber and chemicals.
The Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities of this role include:
* Adhere to all safety policies, OSHA regulations, ISO1400, QS9000 standards and policies.
* Participate in quarterly Safety/Quality meetings and safety training sessions.
* Installation of process piping following blueprint instructions while adhering to industry standards.
* Inspect and repair pipes running to equipment by following repair instructions or deciphering blueprints
* Utilize trade skills for rigging, welding, mechanical rebuilding of equipment throughout the facility.
* Read and analyze project assignments to design and implement necessary installations or repairs.
* Provide estimates on the cost of parts and labor.
* Maintain good housekeeping in work area.
* Troubleshoot and implement corrective actions.
* Actively participate in continuous improvement programs.
* Participate, cooperate and engage during cross training of personnel for efficiency optimization and personal multi-skills development within the department and the plant.
* Perform additional duties as requested.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilites:
* Exercise a high degree of independent judgment and self-motivation while fostering a team atmosphere.
* Requires ability to be consistently at work and on time on scheduled workdays.
* Ability to obtain forklift certification within 90 days of employment.
* Ability to safely drive and operate lifting equipment such as but not limited to forklift and jib cranes.
* Working knowledge of gases, chemical, steam, condensate, hydraulic, stock and water systems.
* Working knowledge of assembling pipes including but not limited to welding and soddering techniques.
* Must be willing to work any shift as needed and follow the on-call rotation process.
* Willingness to learn new skills both mechanical and electrical.
* Ability to manage time and complete work orders and maintenance rounds.
* Chemical/mechanical/mathematical aptitude.
* Solid troubleshooting skills.
* Sound communication skills both verbal and written.
* Requires the ability to use multiple computer programs/systems including MS Office Suite.
Physial Requirements:
* The employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
* The employee must possess the ability to see, hear, talk and use fingers to complete tasks.
* The employee must be able to stand and walk on a variation of surfaces for long periods of time.
Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
About Us.
Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2023 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 7,000 people.
Learn more at www.ahlstrom.com