Position Description

Maintenance Technician
Location Queretaro, MX
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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.

Company Description

BASF/Chemetall, is the Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, and a leading supplier of applied surface treatments worldwide. At BASF/Chemetall, we develop and manufacture tailor-made technology and system solutions for applied surface technology. Our products protect metals from corrosion, facilitate forming and treatment, prepare parts optimally for the painting process and ensure excellent coating adhesion. Our technologies and products are used in a variety of industries and end markets such as automotive, aerospace, aluminum finishing and metal forming.  

The chemical treatment of metal surfaces is BASF/Chemetall core competence. The focus of our worldwide activities is on the development and implementation of customized technology and system solutions for surface treatment.

Formula for success:
- Handling and care of specific tools and measuring equipment.
- Responsible for the execution of the Maintenance Plan in a timely manner.
- Maintenance of facilities and services in general
- Operation and monitoring of service equipment (Compressor, Boiler, Hydropneumatic, D.I. Unit).
- Assisting and/or supervising plant contractor personnel
- Constantly check equipment and PLC status.
- Basic knowledge of control system programming.
- Attend to all work orders and provide solutions to all work orders in a timely manner.
- Keep the maintenance log up to date.
- Make requirements for consumables, spare parts, tools and/or software necessary to carry out all maintenance work.
- Keep updated and make constant consultations for the performance of their function.
- Maintain close communication with the production area.
- Perform all those functions inherent to the position.
- Execute maintenance routines, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, according to plan.
- Take amperage readings on storage tank pump motors.
- Receive, classify and order spare parts and material for the corresponding area.
- Report abnormal conditions of equipment for repair.
- Keep assigned areas clean and tidy, as well as the workshop and spare parts warehouse.
- Prepare work order reports (WO's) according to the tasks performed.
- Use personal protective equipment required for each activity and correct unsafe conditions

Ingredients for success:
- Technical Degree
- 2 years in similar position
- Knowledge of industrial tools,
- optimisation of preventive maintenance, maintenance equipment. Indispensable knowledge in mechanics, pneumatics, electricity and control.
- Must have knowledge of carpentry, welding, plumbing, as well as interpretation of diagrams and plans in general.
- Knowledge of areas and volumes.
- Must know how to handle tools and materials used in the maintenance of industries and premises.

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You

We offer an exciting growth opportunity with a very competitive, Total Rewards package, which includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life:

  • A Competitive Base Salary
  • Great benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision) and Paid Time Off, starting on the first day
  • Retirement Benefits, including company matching contributions
  • Various Lifestyle Benefits (Maternity/Paternity Leave, Pet Insurance, and more)
  • Employee Discounts
  • Matching Donations to your favorite cause
  • Tuition Reimbursement  
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