Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

GFS Chemicals has been a family owned and operated business in Columbus, Ohio, and serving customers worldwide since 1928. Every role in the organization is important and is tasked with meaningful work that impacts the success of some of the world’s great companies. You will be joining an established yet close knit family organization that has been proudly dedicated to quality, service, and innovation in the fine and specialty chemicals market worldwide for nearly 100 years. In addition to a supportive and compassionate culture, GFS offers a comprehensive total compensation and benefit package, intentional in its design to reward your ongoing commitment to the organization. This includes a generous 401k, Profit Sharing Plan, Health Savings Account (HSA) 2:1 Match, Paid Time Off, Company Paid Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, and much more. Apply now to learn more about GFS Chemicals. Let’s see if we have “Chemistry!”

About the Job

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join our GFS Chemicals family at our McKinley Avenue campus in Columbus, Ohio. This role is responsible for planning and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure optimal equipment performance and reliability. This role involves managing manpower allocation, leveraging Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) for work order tracking, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate manpower and resources for planned and unplanned maintenance tasks.
• Ensure contractors are scheduled, paperwork completed and escorted as needed.

• Work order creation, tracking, and closure.
• Technician labor hour reporting.
• Preventive maintenance scheduling.
• Generating performance and compliance reports.
• Analyze CMMS data to identify trends and recommend improvements.

• Assist Maintenance Manager and Engineering teams with project planning and documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to reduce downtime and increase throughput.
• Support machine repairs and builds alongside engineering and maintenance personnel.

• Manage MRO purchasing and maintain accurate parts inventory records.

Required Skills

• Must have demonstrated expertise in computer skills such as Excel and maintenance management software.
• Experience utilizing CMMS system.
• Communicate clearly and concisely to others, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong maintenance background which may include hydraulics, controls, high pressure steam/boilers, welding, electrical, pneumatics and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions concisely.
• Working knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work on multiple levels, such as catwalks, ladders, etc. and ability to work in extreme temperatures.
• Manual and finger dexterity.
• Must have strong problem-solving skill, and the ability to work efficiently under stressful situations.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able and willing to participate in plant teams such as PSM, safety, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Previous experience in maintenance planning required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner and provide direction to others.
• Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvements and assist with implementing them.
• Computer skills and knowledge of various CMMS software

Additional Qualifications

The company will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this position. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

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