Allen Plant – Mechanical Technician I

April 9, 2026
Application ends: October 1, 2026
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Job Description

Job Detail
  • Perform maintenance and repairs on equipment, tools, machines, and buildings
  • Analyze and solve mechanical problems and assist manufacturing personnel on process-related problems
  • Performs preventative maintenance and establishes new PM activities as needed
  • Involvement in installation of machinery, machine moves and plant rearrangements
  • Continuous process improvement implementation with respect to Lean Manufacturing principles
  • Understands, follows, and implements all safety-related standards and practices
  • Actively participates in plant safety program


  • Qualifications

    High School Diploma or GED
  • One of the following: Associate or Technical degree or higher in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or similar
  • A minimum of two (2) years of mechanical and industrial equipment maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military or production environmentExperience with Microsoft Office suite applications, creating and editing Word documents and Excel spreadsheets
  • Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, on-call, and holidays
  • Experience reading and following control scheme, electrical and maintenance schematics/blueprints
  • Willing and able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in hot or cold weather conditions
  • Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to 12 hours a day
  • Willing and able to lift 50 lbs
  • Willing and able to follow facial hair guidelines for respirator usage
  • Understanding of working knowledge of a wide range of industrial equipment, including pumps, bearings, mechanical seals, steam traps, steam heaters, safety relief devices, agitators, conveyers, air compressors, HVAC systems, heat exchangers, cooling towers, fire protection systems, and industrial scales
  • Proficiency in reading and understanding of blueprints, P& ID and equipment specification documents
  • Basic proficiency in aerial lifts, rigging, and hoists; to include hoist maintenance and inspection

  • Preferred Qualifications

    Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
  • OSHA 10-hour for General Industry
  • NFPA 70E certified
  • Proficiency with machinery alignment, including laser alignment
  • Entry Level Vibration Analysis (ISO Level I) certified
  • Proficiency with ultrasonic analysis, for use with greasing applications, and leak detection
  • Proficiency with oil analysis, understanding of machinery lubrication, and lubrication oil handling requirements
  • Understanding of PSM/IPL Fundamentals
  • Previous experience in Energy, Chemical, or pharmaceutical production environment


  • Ada Physical Requirements, Frequency, Amount, Or Description

    Sitting

    Ability to sit down at least

    25% of day

    Standing

    Ability to stand while working at least

    95% of day

    Moving

    Ability to move throughout the plant at least

    25% of day

    Lifting

    Ability to lift to at least 65 lbs
  • without assistance

    10% of day

    Ascending/Descending

    Ability to walk upstairs or use ladders at some frequency

    10% of day

    Bending

    Ability to bend or stoop

    10% of day

    Visual Acuity

    Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens at least

    As Required

    Cognitive

    Ability to make decisions, reason & understand information

    As Required

    Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law


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