Mechanical Technician at Perstorp Polyols, Inc. – Toledo, Ohio

Come work with us!

Perstorp Polyols, Inc. is an international chemical manufacturing facility in Toledo, OH looking for a Mechanical Technician to join our team.

Why Work with Us?

Besides our great working environment, we offer a full range of benefits to power our employees’ potential, including:

• Fully Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for you AND your legal dependents!
• Generous Vacation, PTO, and Company Paid Holidays
• Pension & 401K Match with Immediate Vesting!
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Company Bonus Program (VIBO incentive bonus eligible)
• High Quality Uniforms and PPE paid for by the Company
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement

Key Responsibilities:

This is an overview and not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

• Perform skilled mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plant equipment and systems with minimal supervision, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance with operational standards.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues on plant facilities and production equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance (lubrication, filter change, inspections) and document maintenance concerns/resolutions in an electronic CMMS database.
• Recognize and report potential equipment failure or unsafe conditions; take initiative to improve conditions.
• Perform welding fabrication (MIG welders) and machine shop work (drill presses, mill, grinders, welders, plasma torches, etc.).
• Perform pipe fitting (threaded and welded pipe), operate lifts and hoists, and maintain equipment, tools, and work areas.
• Ensure all work meets required codes (OSHA, City, Federal) and follows company policies and procedures.
• Train new mechanical technicians on plant-specific installations and infrastructure.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Working towards associate degree in applied industrial science or mechanical field, or trade school diploma in a related field preferred.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in the chemical, industrial, or manufacturing industry in a similar role required.
• Journeyman certification preferred.

Desired Profile:

• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and professional digital communication.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and manage multiple/changing priorities.
• Physical ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds, work at heights, and use all channels of communication.
• Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts (including weekends and holidays), be on-call, and work overtime as needed.
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

About Perstorp:

Building on 140 years of experience, Perstorp is privileged to provide essential properties for products in packets, homes, offices, and communities all over our planet. You will find us everywhere from your mobile phone to the local dairy farm, representing a complete chain of solutions in organic chemistry, process technology and application development leading high-growth niches such as powder and UV-cured coatings, plasticizers, synthetic lubricants, grain preservation and animal gut health. Advancing everyday life, Perstorp has been on an amazing journey. Chemistry has always played a significant role in our lives, as it will continue to do in the future, for instance in the transition towards a more sustainable society.

At Perstorp you have room to grow, be challenged and learn. Thanks to our global presence, you have the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams and connect with people across the world. Although present in many different countries, we are considered a small company believing that every individual, every action, every product, every little thing we do can change things.

Ready to Apply? Do you think this is you? Are you ready to work for a great world-wide company?
Apply and let’s chat!

We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.
Perstorp Polyols Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.
ADA Accommodation: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.