Maintenance Mechanic/Welder
Buckman – Memphis, TN
Location: Memphis, TN
Language: English
Travel: up to 5%
Buckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Memphis, TN, USA, committed to safeguarding the environment, maintaining safety in the workplace, and promoting sustainable development. Buckman delivers exceptional service and innovative solutions to our customers globally in the pulp and paper, leather, and water treatment sectors to help boost productivity, reduce risk, improve product quality, and provide a measurable return on investment.
Position Summary
The Maintenance Mechanic/Welder Supports safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a chemical batch manufacturing plant by performing mechanical maintenance, welding/fabrication, and equipment troubleshooting. Ensures compliance with safety, quality, and environmental requirements while minimizing downtime and maintaining production continuity.
Key Outcomes/Responsibilities
Outcome: Safe & Compliant Welding Execution
Zero safety incidents; 100% compliance with permit-to-work and regulatory requirements.
Actions:
- Performs welding activities in accordance with ASME, AWS, and site-specific standards.
- Follows all safety protocols including hot work permits, PPE, and confined space entry.
- Weldscarbonsteel,stainlesssteel,andalloypipingusingSMAW,GTAW,andGMAWprocesses.
- Conductsweldrepairsandensurescompliancewithplantweldingstandards.
Outcome: High-Quality Fabrication & Repairs
>95% first-pass quality rate; <5% rework due to weld defects
Actions:
- Fabricatesandinstalls pipespools, supports, andstructuralcomponents accordingtoP&IDs and isometricdrawings.
- Performspipefitting,cutting,beveling,threading,andlayoutwork.
- Fabricatesandrepairspiping,vessels,structuralsupports,andequipmentcomponentsusingappropriate welding techniques (e.g., TIG, MIG, Stick).
- Conductsvisualanddimensionalinspectionstoverifyweldintegrityandfit-up.
Outcome: Support for Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
On-time completion of scheduled work; reduced downtime due to weld-related failures.
Actions:
- Executesweldingtasksaspartofplannedmaintenanceandemergencyrepairs.
- Inspects,troubleshoots,andrepairspumps,compressors,gearboxes,valves,agitators,androtating equipment.
- Performspreventiveandpredictivemaintenance on mechanicalsystems.
- Installs,aligns,andrebuilds mechanicalcomponentsusingprecisiontools.
Outcome: Documentation & Traceability
100% documentation accuracy; audit-ready compliance.
Actions:
- Completesweldlogs,inspectionrecords,andjobdocumentationasbysiteprotocolsand
regulatorystandards.
- Documentsmaintenance workordersandequipmenthistoryin the CMMS(e.g.,SAPPM)followingsite requirements.
- Maintainscertificationrecordsandensuresqualificationsarecurrent.
Outcome: Continuous Improvement & Reliability Support
Contributiontoimprovementinitiatives;reductioninrecurringfailures. Actions:
- Identifies opportunities toimprove weldtechniques,materialselection, andfabricationmethods.
- Participatesinrootcauseanalysis andreliabilityimprovementinitiatives.
- Supportsequipmentchangeouts,shutdowns,andturnaroundstoimprovelong-termreliability.
Outcome:EffectiveEquipment Support During Outages
Timely completion ofequipment changeouts, shutdowns, and turnarounds to support production continuity.
Actions:
- Assistswithequipmentchangeouts,shutdowns,andturnarounds.
- Coordinates with plannersand operations to execute work safely and efficiently while minimizing downtime.
Basic Qualifications
- Education Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent and related trade school or military training; AWS certifications in weldproficiency
- Job Experience: 4 - 6 years
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in TIG, MIG, Stick welding; pipe fitting; blueprint reading; weld inspection
- Safety Knowledge: Familiarity with hot work permitting, confined space entry, and hazardous materials handling
- Systems: Basic CMMS usage for work order documentation (e.g., SAP PM)
Competencies
- Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
- Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
- Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
- Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
- Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
We appreciate the interest of recruitment partners, but we are not engaging external agencies for this role.
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