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Maintenance Technician 2

Elyria, Ohio, United States · On-site

$22/hr–$26/hr

Mid level

Maintenance Technician 2 - Elyria, OH Are you an experienced maintenance professional looking for an opportunity to apply your troubleshooting and repair skills in an industrial manufacturing environment? United Initiato…

Skills: Mechanical Troubleshooting, Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, Electrical Fundamentals, CMMS Documentation

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Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Elyria, Ohio, United States · On-site

$94k–$95k/yr

Senior

Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager - Elyria, OH Are you an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety professional looking to make an impact in a chemical manufacturing environment? United Initiators is seek…

Skills: Environmental Compliance, Regulatory Management, Occupational Safety, Process Safety Management, Risk Assessment

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Chemical Operator 2

Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, United States · On-site

Entry level

Chemical Operator 2 - Helena, AR Are you interested in building a long‑term career in chemical manufacturing with great pay, strong benefits, and opportunities to grow? United Initiators is looking for motivated individu…

Skills: Chemical Handling, PLC Systems, Attention to Detail, Multitasking, Mathematics

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Maintenance Technician 2

United Initiators

Elyria, Ohio, United States • On-site

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  • $22/hr–$26/hr
  • Full-time
  • high school, professional certificate
  • Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Company-paid life insurance, Short-term disability, Long-term disability
  • Posted 24d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment and systems to ensure safe and reliable plant operations. This includes troubleshooting equipment issues, managing work orders via CMMS, and maintaining spare parts inventory.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience. Candidates must be physically capable of heavy lifting and willing to participate in an on-call rotation.

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Maintenance Technician 2 - Elyria, OH

 
 
Are you an experienced maintenance professional looking for an opportunity to apply your troubleshooting and repair skills in an industrial manufacturing environment? United Initiators is seeking a Maintenance Technician 2 to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment and systems while supporting safe and reliable plant operations.
 
 
About United Initiators
United Initiators is a global leader in the production of peroxide‑based initiators and specialty chemicals. We take pride in our commitment to safety, quality, and innovation - and in creating a workplace where employees can thrive. Learn more at www.united-initiators.com.
 
 
Why Join United Initiators
  • Starting Pay Range: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour, depending on experience 
  • Eligible for 4% annual bonus
  • Hands-on maintenance role in a manufacturing environment
  • Diverse equipment and troubleshooting opportunities
  • Stable company with a strong commitment to safety
 
We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting Day 1
  • Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability, and accident insurance
  • 48 hours of sick time per year (rollover up to 96 hours)
  • 2 floating holidays + 24 hours of unavoidable absence leave
  • 80 hours of vacation after one year of service
  • 401(k) with match, Safe Harbor contribution, and profit sharing
  • Wellness Program (earn up to $350/year for routine care)
  • Health Advocate program for additional support
 
About the Role - What You’ll Do

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment and systems throughout the site to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This hands-on role troubleshoots equipment issues, completes maintenance work orders, and supports preventive and predictive maintenance activities to help maintain equipment reliability and plant performance.

 
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Area of Responsibility 1: Mechanical Maintenance and Equipment Reliability
  • Troubleshoot and maintain site mechanical equipment
  • Understand basic electricity and electrical controls, specifically 110V, to troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment
  • Complete, revise and create maintenance work orders using the plant CMMS
  • Actively engage in preventive and predictive maintenance of equipment and facilities
  • Maintain inventory of critical and general plant spare parts
  • Work independently with minimal direction and oversight
 
Area of Responsibility 2: Coordination and Compliance
  • Support maintenance and reliability of site facilities, equipment and instruments
  • Report to work as scheduled and fit for duty
 
Safety & Environment
  • Lead by example in maintaining a proactive safety culture and following all safety guidelines and site rules
 
Quality Assurance
  • Ensure maintenance activities are documented accurately and consistently
  • Maintain proper handling of equipment and materials to support operational quality standards
  • Support ISO 9001, 14001, and Responsible Care programs
 
Requirements & Qualifications
 
Essential
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in an industrial maintenance environment, chemical industry experience desirable
  • Basic computer skills
  • Willing to work overtime when needed
  • Ability to serve on the on‑call rotation and respond to calls when necessary
  • Ability to lift 55 lbs regularly, lift 110 lbs occasionally and exert 100 lbs of force as needed
  • Ability to climb, balance, kneel, bend, reach, stand, walk, lift and carry during work activities
  • Ability to wear a respirator and other PPE
 
Desirable
  • Apprenticeship, trade school or equivalent education
  • Journeyman’s Certificate
  • Experience with fabrication, pneumatics, steam piping, and pump repair
 
Work Environment
  • Combination of plant, mechanical and outdoor work environments with exposure to equipment and industrial conditions
  • Physical activity including walking, climbing, lifting and navigating operational areas
 
Key Competencies
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Preventive and predictive maintenance
  • Electrical fundamentals (230/460 experience is preferred)
  • CMMS documentation
  • Safety and compliance awareness
  • Time management
  • Independence and reliability
 

Ready to take the first step? Apply today and embark on a rewarding career with United Initiators!

 
 
Work Authorization
United Initiators will only employ individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Applicants with temporary visas (E, F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, B, J, TN) or who require current or future sponsorship are not eligible for hire.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer
United Initiators is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination or harassment.
 
Drug‑Free Workplace
At United Initiators, we are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. As part of this commitment, we enforce a strict drug-free workplace policy. All candidates are required to undergo pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. Our policy prohibits the use, possession, or distribution of federally illegal drugs or controlled substances on company premises or during work hours. We believe that a drug-free environment is essential to the safety, productivity, and well-being of our team.
 

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About United Initiators

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Industry
Chemical Manufacturing
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Founded
1911
Headquarters
Pullach
LinkedIn followers
3,720

For over a century, United Initiators has been the innovative provider of choice for those markets that use high quality peroxide solutions in broad-use applications including polymerization, pulp and paper processing, health and beauty, chemical synthesis, and mining. Together, this approach provides competitive advantage and drives your company's success to the next level. United Initiators is proud to be only global producer of both organic peroxides and persulfates with locations in four continents - Asia, Australia, Europe and North America. Our cornerstone is to remain a benchmark in the industry for: safety, quality, efficiency and deliverable service systems. Privacy policy: https://www.united-initiators.com/de-de/privacy-policy-linkedin Impressum: https://www.united-initiators.com/en/imprint-usage-guidelines

Offices: Dr.-Gustav-Adolph-Str. 3, Pullach, 82049, DE · Route des Varennes, Chalon-sur-Saône, 71100, FR · 600 Evler Mahallesi Atatürk Caddesi No. 80, Bandirma, 10219, TR · 10-13 Pancharatna Industrial Estate Sarkhej-Bawla Highway, Changodar, Ahmedabad, 382213, IN · 555 Garden Street, Elyria, 44035, US

Global Manufacturer Organic Peroxides and PersulfatesChemicalRenewable EnergyManufacturing
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About United Initiators

LinkedInVisit site

We initiate value

Industry
Chemical Manufacturing
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Founded
1911
Headquarters
Pullach
LinkedIn followers
3,720

For over a century, United Initiators has been the innovative provider of choice for those markets that use high quality peroxide solutions in broad-use applications including polymerization, pulp and paper processing, health and beauty, chemical synthesis, and mining. Together, this approach provides competitive advantage and drives your company's success to the next level. United Initiators is proud to be only global producer of both organic peroxides and persulfates with locations in four continents - Asia, Australia, Europe and North America. Our cornerstone is to remain a benchmark in the industry for: safety, quality, efficiency and deliverable service systems. Privacy policy: https://www.united-initiators.com/de-de/privacy-policy-linkedin Impressum: https://www.united-initiators.com/en/imprint-usage-guidelines

Offices: Dr.-Gustav-Adolph-Str. 3, Pullach, 82049, DE · Route des Varennes, Chalon-sur-Saône, 71100, FR · 600 Evler Mahallesi Atatürk Caddesi No. 80, Bandirma, 10219, TR · 10-13 Pancharatna Industrial Estate Sarkhej-Bawla Highway, Changodar, Ahmedabad, 382213, IN · 555 Garden Street, Elyria, 44035, US

Global Manufacturer Organic Peroxides and PersulfatesChemicalRenewable EnergyManufacturing
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