1st Class Mechanic

We are looking for a 1st Class Mechanic to join our Catalyst team in McIntyre GA.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Catalysts division is the global market leader in catalyst technologies. The division develops and produces mobile emissions catalysts as well as process catalysts and offers precious metals trading, recycling and related products and services.

During your shift as a 1st Class Mechanic, you will

• Recognize and practice safe work habits in all daily duties.
• Install, rearrange, align, dismantle, repair, and reassemble complex equipment; diagnose complex equipment failures.
• Perform mechanic‑skill work including fabrication, assembly, welding, burning, cutting, and pipefitting using oxyacetylene, plasma arc, shielded arc, tungsten arc, flux‑cored, carbon arc cutting and gouging, and submerged arc methods.
• Occasionally perform work in other trades (pipefitter, rigger, rough carpentry, machinist, etc.).
• Use typical mechanic’s tools, tool‑room inspection equipment, inspection gages, and involved shop math; operate production equipment to check work.
• Work from drawings, sketches, or verbal instructions and read, comprehend, and execute tasks from technical operating and maintenance manuals.
• Inspect own and others’ work for quality and dimensional requirements.
• Clean debris and lubricant from parts, equipment, and the work area.
• Repair piping and valves; install new pipe, valves, and control devices for equipment modifications.
• Rig equipment for lifting with hoists or cranes, routinely handling loads of several thousand pounds.
• Complete routine paperwork and use basic computer skills to access CMMS information.

If you...

• Hold a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Have prior experience working with rotating equipment or equivalent in a manufacturing environment.
• Are able to start, stop and operate all shop equipment.
• Can work with water soluble and oil-based lubricants.
• Are able to work on ladders, scaffolds and in pits and manually lift 50# intermittently (Heavier parts are lifted using other methods).

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

This is an Union position under United Steel Workers (USW) and is covered under the collective bargaining agreement. All benefits are outlined in this agreement.

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Pay transparency

The pay rate for this role is $35.34 per the Union's collective bargaining agreement.

Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.