Maintenance Technician

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the specialty chemicals market through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.

Job Type: Full-time / On-site

Shift + Hours: 1st Shift – flexible.

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a Maintenance Technician you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving specialty chemical solutions forward. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life.

The Maintenance Technician is primarily responsible to respond, troubleshoot and perform repair work on injection molding machines and other manufacturing equipment in a timely manner.  Additionally, maintain all auxiliary equipment for water, power, pneumatics, hydraulics and HVAC equipment.  Performs daily, weekly and monthly preventive maintenance on all machines and equipment.

In this role, you will:

• Repair all building issues in accordance with clean room requirements.
• Inspect, troubleshoot and repair all capital equipment.
• Monitor, schedule and complete preventive maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and electronic equipment including capitol equipment, air compressors, HVAC, fire suppression and alarm systems.
• Identify, procure and maintain critical spare parts inventory.
• Facilitate the movement of equipment and furniture for relocation or reconfiguration.
• Work with outside contractors to repair, refurbish or install building systems and equipment on schedule.
• Respond, troubleshoot and perform emergency repair work on manufacturing equipment in a timely manner based on priority established by production management.
• Report status of repair jobs promptly to Production Supervisor and Facilities Supervisor.
• Complete assigned maintenance tasks to support process improvement, scrap reduction, new product development and other engineering-led activities.
• Performed planned maintenance on extrusion, molding and assembly equipment including but not limited to injection and transfer presses, material mixers, extruders, mills, ovens, scales, testers and assemblers.
• Support and recommend improvement to the preventive maintenance program.
• Support flawless launch activities, participate in kaizen events, and provide facilities maintenance and installation support to complete lean manufacturing efforts.
• Work closely with Operations and Engineering to develop and improve processes that meet customer expectations on cost, quality and delivery of new and existing products.
• Understand and follow the SOP’s pertaining to the specific area.
• Understand and follow the Work Instructions pertaining to the specific area.
• Observe and promote company standards and policies on safety, quality and productivity.
• Increase knowledge of silicone extrusion, molding, and assembly processes and equipment.
• Understand Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in medical device and clean room environments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Successful completion of four-years of high school, or equivalent.
• One to three years of experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Experience with blueprints and schematics.
• Certificate in Troubleshooting and Repair of Hydraulic or Electrical Systems (preferred).
• Good understanding of pneumatic control circuit design, installation and troubleshooting.
• Excellent skills in implementing effective preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Technical ability to complete qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) requirements, read and interpret hydraulic prints and electrical schematics, and firm grasp of electrical and hydraulic codes.

Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward

• Completion of two years of college or graduation from a two-year technical college with an associate’s degree, preferably focusing in the areas of mechanical, electrical, electronics, hydraulics or pneumatic systems repair.
• Excellent (written and verbal) communication and effective human interaction skills.
• Flexible to change, and possess a high degree level of integrity and “can do attitude”.
• Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals
• Able to convert units of measurement, add, subtract multiplication and division.
• Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.

Your Work Environment
At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards

• This physical demand level for this job is considered medium with frequently lifting 10-25 pounds. Exposure to lifting more than 50 pounds is rare (if ever).

• During maintenance work, employee will frequently be exposed to sustained bending, stoop, kneel, crouch/crawl, reach above shoulders and repetitive bending or squatting with constant exposure to dynamic standing/walking and using hands to finer/handle or touch.  The employee will occasionally be exposed to static standing/walking, pushing/pulling (15lbs), floor to knuckle lift/lower(15lbs), knuckle to shoulder lift/lower(15lbs), shoulder to overhead lift/lower(15lbs) or climb/balance (on ladder).  The employee will rarely (if ever) be exposed to using foot/feet to operate machine.

• The employee will constantly be exposed to working near moving mechanical parts with frequent risk of electrical shock.  The employee will occasionally be subject to, working in high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and outdoor weather conditions, but rarely (if ever) be exposed to extreme cold or heat (non-weather) or wet/humid non weather conditions, travel on company business.  The noise level is considered loud (normal shop conditions).
• The employee will be required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as: safety glasses in the designated areas, hairnet/beardnet and jumpsuit when on the production floor, gloves when handling hot objects or solvents, earplugs when required and steel toed shoes (preferred).

• The following vision requirements apply: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  
  

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career and professional growth
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement
  Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You.

For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.

We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you.

Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future. 

We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.