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Maintenance Mechanic

INVISTA
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Texas, Victoria
Aug 03, 2025
The INVISTA Victoria, Texas, facility is seeking entrepreneurial, innovative leaders to join our team as a Maintenance Mechanic. Our Team We are pursuing individuals interested in leading transformation and strengthening our competitive advantage in the growing nylon intermediates market. Employees are responsible for protecting the health and safety of our workforce, the community, and the environment. It is an exciting time at INVISTA as we make significant investments to transform how work is accomplished. Whether we are deploying world-leading process technology, utilizing technology to monitor assets, including leveraging drones and portable device apps, or optimizing processes, we are focused on urgently transforming. Are you IN? What You Will Do Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial mechanical and machinery equipment such as columns, piping, valves, filters, pressure relief systems, and other complex mechanical systems. Performing equipment condition inspections, developing repair scope recommendations and mechanical plans in SAP, and providing improvement suggestions to PM plans. Working with the operations and maintenance teams to identify and prioritize maintenance needs while proactively sharing knowledge. Helping meet or exceed production and quality goals while optimizing equipment to reduce waste Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures, and actively participating in safety programs. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Do you have one of the following: Experience in a manufacturing / industrial facility performing general mechanic, or pipe fabrication, or millwright duties Military field performing general mechanic, or pipe fabrication, or millwright duties An associate degree/technical certification in a related field. Experience with removing/replacing piping, valves, and gaskets. Opening equipment for inspection and cleaning. Teardown, inspection, documentation of failed parts, reassembly, and testing of equipment such as pressure relief devices and pumps Experience working around mobile cranes and possess basic lifting and rigging qualifications. This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship. What Will Put You Ahead 2-year associate degree or higher in a related mechanical maintenance field (copy of degree required). A minimum of five (5) years of experience as an industrial mechanic, boilermaker, pipefitter, welder, and/or rotating equipment mechanic. Certificate of completion in mechanical maintenance-related coursework (copy of certificate required). Proficient in pipe fabrication. Able to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketch piping layouts with accurate measurements. NCCCO nationally certified crane operator for carry deck and boom trucks. Experience utilizing a variety of technology. Physical Requirements Ability to work a 10-hour shift. The work schedule is subject to change with notification, depending on business needs. Additionally, must be available to work scheduled (Planned) or unscheduled (unplanned/short-notice hours on nights and/or weekends, holidays as needed), to meet business needs. Required to wear any or all of the following PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, goggles, hard hats, FRC, acid suits, breathing air, gloves, safety boots, respirators, ACR Flash suits, and encapsulated suits. PPE use is in accordance with the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for a given task. Willingness to perform basic mechanical tasks as needed, such as pulling/installing a valve and making up flanges. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Ability to work in hot, cold, and inclement climate conditions. Must be able to work in confined spaces with supplied breathing air and congested areas. Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, ladders on vessels, and columns, ladders associated with scaffolds in excess of 80 feet. This role is subject to a pre-hire physical abilities test. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, airbags, food packaging, and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market. helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).