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W. R. Grace

Maintenance Mechanic

W. R. Grace, South Haven, Michigan, United States, 49090

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Maintenance Mechanic – South Haven Site

Grace, a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials, and fine chemicals, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for its South Haven, MI site. The role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is a day position.

Compensation:

Hourly wage $23.33 – $29.44, Band Grade 8. Eligibility for an annual performance‑based bonus and other benefits.

Company overview:

Grace provides innovative products and services that customers use to manufacture everyday products such as renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food packaging. The company’s headquarters is in Columbia, MD, and it operates worldwide.

Responsibilities

Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to sounds to locate causes of trouble.

Detect malfunction by listening for unusual sounds and discuss machine operation with supervisors, chemical operators, or other maintenance workers to diagnose problems or perform repairs.

Provide input for equipment history, testing frequencies, record observed data, write reports, and maintain records using the computerized maintenance management database.

Plan sequences of operations and methods when making repairs, replacements, mechanical alterations, and overhauls following engineering best practices and manufacturer specifications.

Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments; install special functional and structural parts.

Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment, start devices to test performance, and inspect used parts for dimensional changes.

Dismantle defective machines and equipment, repair or replace defective parts.

Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.

Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment; repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.

Install and repair electrical apparatus, including transformers, wiring, and electronic components of machinery and equipment.

Manage hazardous waste in compliance with regulations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Actively participate on the Emergency Response Team for the site.

Required Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Required Qualifications And Experience

One to three years’ experience in a manufacturing plant.

Proficiency with mechanical hand tools (micrometers, calipers) and electrical testing instruments (voltage testers, megohmmeters, ampere/ohm meters).

Ability to read and understand blueprints or P&ID’s.

Physical Requirements

Work in high hazard environments with adverse weather, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.

Stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders up to 100 ft.

Wearing PPE (hard hat, protective eyewear, steel‑toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full‑face respirator).

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Grace Wellness Program

Flexible Workplace

Retirement Plans – 401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Donation Match Program

Site‑specific contribution to local Wellness Center

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please do not use phones or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any Grace employee without a valid written agreement will be deemed the property of Grace. No referral fee will be paid if a candidate is hired via a referral or other means.

Location:

South Haven, MI – nearest major market: Kalamazoo.

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