Band Grade : 8

Hourly Wage: $40.45

Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses

Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

WR Grace is a leading Manufacturer of Specialty Chemicals and is seeking an Industrial Mechanic reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor at our Curtis Bay plant in Baltimore, MD! This position will be responsible for supporting the plant's mechanical maintenance program, playing a critical role in reactive and preventative maintenance.

Schedule: A Multi may be required to work a rotating shift schedule, work overtime, and work holidays as business dictates. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment must be worn when required.

Responsibilities

Performs precision repairs to plant mechanical equipment and devices

Troubleshoots plant equipment, identifies equipment problems, and performs effective repairs

Performs preventive maintenance

Disassembles and reassembles equipment to gain access to and remove and replace defective parts

Examines parts to detect imperfections

Evaluates used parts to identify changes to improve equipment performance

Installs, adjusts, and aligns machinery for maximum performance

Performs minor lubrication

Fabricates some new parts and will get parts when parts delivery is unavailable and work completion is time critical.

Sets up and operate drill press, grinder, shop tools, hand tools, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts

Uses acetylene, plasma cutter, or other burning equipment

Performs welding using stick, mig, tig, or other welding procedures

Fabricates and installs piping systems

Enters Confined Spaces to perform assigned work

Maintains a high level of housekeeping in shops and work areas at all times

Reads and interprets drawings & sketches

Physical Requirements and Environment

Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials

Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials

Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.

Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.

Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Minimum 5 years related experience in industrial setting

Candidates must pass a written mechanical aptitude and a hands-on mechanical aptitude test prior to being awarded the position

Complete the required in-shop tasks assigned per the training checklists

Perform the essential functions of the job as determined by the Organization

Progress to the level of Multi Skilled Mechanic I

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Grace Wellness Program

Flexible Workplace

Retirement Plans

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Donation Match Program

U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.

W. R. Grace & Co.

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