Journeyperson - General Mechanic

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GPAre you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?Are you always solving?Then we'd like to meet you and bet you'd like to meet us.Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Journeyperson - General Mechanic to join our Ashland LLC, Specialty Ingredients G.P. business at our Hopewell, Virginia location. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Maintenance function. This position will report to the Maintenance Manager.The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Performing a variety of mechanical work requiring skill and ability in connection with repair, modification, installation and maintenance of chemical process equipment, general preventive maintenance, repair overall and construction, including but not limited to machining, welding, mechanical troubleshooting, hydraulic systems, pipefitting, drawing, lubrication, pumps, fans, compressors, boilers, sheet metal, structural steel, reactors and rigging
Carries out duties in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines including FDA, EPA and OSHA
Maintain a clean, safe and unobstructed work area
General maintenance responsibilities, assignments on a daily basis may include repair to pumps, valves, centrifuges, reactors, conveying systems, screening systems, fans, compressors and any other production equipment required in the facilities production area
General maintenance work requiring welding, pipefitting, lubrication, sheet metal work, rigging, machining
Flexibility to work overtime as required
Efficiently perform tasks while always keeping safety and quality first

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 4 years' experience in manufacturing/industrial
Certified Journeyperson Mechanic
Must have working knowledge in the maintenance of machinery & mechanical equipment such as pumps, gearboxes, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, piping systems, & production equipment.

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:
Welding experience
Possess the ability & initiative to perform safely, efficiently, & accurately to specific duties related to the operation of a chemical process
Certificate of completion from industrial maintenance trade school
Certification/proven skills in any of the following: machining, mechanical troubleshooting, hydraulic systems, reading blueprints, compressors & boilers, sheet metal, structure steel, reactors and rigging
Proficiency in Windows based computer skills
Previous experience with OSHA required lockout tag out, confined space, HAZMAT, PPE requirements
Prior experience with explosion prevention systems (e.g. FIKE)
Chemical manufacturing in food, pharmaceutical or cosmetic fields
Experience entering data into computer system (e.g. SAP, MAXIMO)
Previous experience in an environment utilizing GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), ISO Certification

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer. At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do. Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty. Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE: We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.