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The Chemical industry comprises the companies that produce industrial chemicals. The Chemical industry converts raw materials into more than 70,000 different products. The plastics industry contains some overlap, as some chemical companies produce plastics as well as chemicals. In 2019, the revenue of the Chemical industry in the U.S. was around $530.3 billion. Top companies include BASF, Dow, Sinopec, and Sabic.

What are common job types in the Chemicals industry?

I&C Technician - I&C Technicians are responsible for assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and reworking I&C products, ensuring the product complies with drawings and test procedures.

Maintenance Technician - A Maintenance Technician is responsible for the upkeep of a facility. They assist in the troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of electrical equipment and instrumentation.

Account Service Technician - Account Service Technicians are responsible for providing different services, diagnosing problems, and making repairs.

Electrical Maintenance Technician - Electrical Maintenance Technicians cover all aspects of testing, monitoring, fixing, and replacing elements of an electrical system.

Service Technician - Service Technicians are responsible for providing different services and diagnosing problems and making repairs.

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician - Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians troubleshoot, repair and maintain the various parts needed to keep automotive machinery running smoothly and effectively.

What Chemicals jobs are in demand?

Chemical Engineers are in high demand in the Chemical industry, due to the high level of education and experience needed in this role and technological advances in the industry.

What are the highest paying Chemicals jobs?

Chemical Engineers, Machine Operators, and Technicians are the highest paying careers in the Chemical industry, earning up to $78K+ per year, depending on location and experience.

Why should one start a career in the Chemicals industry?

The Chemicals industry is a mature and stable industry, making it a great industry to work. Salaries in the Chemical industry have continued to rise, due to the industryâ€™s diverse, dynamic opportunities and technological advances in the world. The Chemicals industry is one of the keystones to the U.S. economy, which in turn offers job security.

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Maintenance Technician

Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 5317154
Date Posted: 6/12/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Terra Haute, Indiana
Category: Chemicals
Salary: $30 - $35

Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting plant operations and equipment reliability within an innovative circular manufacturing environment. This role performs troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on industrial processing equipment used to produce sustainable materials from recycled feedstocks.

This position is ideal for hands-on maintenance professionals who enjoy solving complex equipment issues, supporting continuous manufacturing operations, and working in a fast-paced industrial environment. Maintenance Technicians partner closely with Operations and Engineering teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production while supporting sustainability and operational excellence initiatives.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification in maintenance, electrical, or mechanical disciplines preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of industrial maintenance experience within manufacturing, chemical processing, recycling, or industrial operations
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems in an industrial environment
• Experience working with industrial 480V electrical systems, wiring, and controls
• Welding and fabrication experience including MIG and Arc welding
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Strong troubleshooting, mechanical aptitude, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while supporting team-based operations
• Strong communication skills and commitment to workplace safety
• Basic computer literacy including email and maintenance systems

Requirements

• Conduct routine and preventative maintenance on reactors, conveyors, pumps, rotating equipment, and production systems
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical controls including PLC systems, sensors, wiring, and industrial electrical equipment
• Maintain and repair mechanical systems including bearings, gears, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, and fluid handling equipment
• Monitor and troubleshoot process parameters such as temperature, pressure, and flow rates
• Perform fabrication, welding, alignment, and millwright work to support plant operations
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, technical drawings, and electrical diagrams
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability and reduce downtime
• Maintain maintenance documentation, work orders, and parts inventory records
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, OSHA, EPA, and environmental safety standards
• Cross-train across multiple production and maintenance areas
• Support safe handling of industrial materials and byproducts
• Properly utilize required PPE, including respirators and hearing protection where required

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education

• Experience troubleshooting PLC controls and automation systems
• Experience in chemical processing, recycling, or continuous-process manufacturing environments
• Millwright experience including equipment alignment and installation
• Forklift experience or ability to obtain certification
• Experience working in ISO-regulated industrial environments
• Exposure to high-temperature or high-pressure processing equipment
• Military maintenance experience in mechanical, electrical, utilities, or industrial specialties

Working Environment

This role operates within an active industrial processing facility and may involve exposure to industrial dust, oils, vapors, elevated work areas, and heavy manufacturing equipment. Personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, hearing protection, and other safety equipment, is required in designated areas.

Candidates must be physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds, working at heights, and performing work in industrial environments.

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IT Manager

Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 2531230
Date Posted: 6/10/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Meridian, ID
Category: Chemicals
Salary: $90,000 - $120,000

Description

The IT Manager is the technical owner of the organization's information systems, network infrastructure, and cybersecurity operations. This role owns day-to-day Information Technology (IT) operations while contributing to long-term technology strategy, cybersecurity governance, infrastructure modernization, and business systems enablement.
The IT Manager serves as company's senior IT resource, combining deep systems and network administration expertise with cybersecurity oversight, identity and access management, and incident response leadership. The role provides strategic and operational direction for IT and security initiatives and oversees IT support operations and personnel.
This position plays a critical role in aligning technology operations with organizational objectives and leading IT projects that support secure, reliable, and scalable business operations.
This role supports a workforce consisting of on-site employees, remote personnel, and globally deployed employees, ensuring secure, reliable, and responsive technology services across office, home, travel, and customer-site environments.

Systems and Network Administration

Install, configure, and maintain servers, firewalls, network switches, and Active Directory infrastructure.
Administer directory services and group policy in support of secure identity and access management.
Perform regular system updates, security patches, and configuration hardening.
Design, manage and validate backup and disaster recovery processes, including daily, weekly, monthly, and annual backups.
Support and coordinate cloud-based applications, SaaS integrations, and hybrid operational environments.
Provide and coordinate technology support for on-site, remote, and globally mobile employees, ensuring secure access to business systems, collaboration tools, and operational resources regardless of location.
Provide Tier 2/3 technical support and escalation coverage for complex issues beyond the Information Technology Technician's scope, ensuring timely resolution and minimal downtime.
Act as the primary technical advisor to management on technology and cybersecurity issues.

Security and Compliance

Manage and coordinate cybersecurity awareness and end-user security training initiatives.
Support organizational compliance requirements and external security audits.
Monitor endpoint protection, SIEM, vulnerability management, and logging platforms.
Monitor security tools and system logs to detect, investigate, escalate, and remediate security incidents.
Review vulnerability scan results to identify critical and high-risk vulnerabilities and perform/oversee remediation efforts.
Coordinate with management to update, implement and enforce the organization's IT security policy.
Maintain security documentation, including access control records and incident reports.

Supervision and Leadership

Serve as company's primary IT authority for local operational and cybersecurity matters.
Contribute to and implement divisional IT strategy aligned with organizational and corporate objectives.
Supervise, mentor and evaluate the IT staff.
Oversee the recruitment, identification, development, mentoring, performance management, and accountability of IT personnel, fostering a high-performing team aligned with organizational goals and strategic objectives.
Assign and prioritize tasks, ensuring timely resolution of support requests.

Strategic Planning and Management

Coordinate with Corporate IT resources to support enterprise systems, cybersecurity standards, infrastructure initiatives, and shared technology services.
Participate in cross-functional planning initiatives supporting operational scalability and process improvement.
Support and maintain ERP, manufacturing, engineering, and business systems critical to company operations.
Partner with operational departments to improve workflows, reporting, automation, and system utilization.
Define the roadmap and prioritization for the IT initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
Develop and maintain IT budget, hardware/software inventories, and lifecycle management plans.
Recommend and implement new technologies or process improvements to enhance productivity and security.
Serve as liaison with external vendors and service providers.
Establish and report on key IT operational and cybersecurity metrics.
Monitor system availability, backup integrity, patch compliance, and service response performance.

Project Management

Execute approved IT initiatives through structured project management, approved timelines and resource coordination.
Coordinate across departments to ensure technology solutions meet user needs.

Identity and Access Management

Ensure timely removal of access upon termination or role change.
Grant, modify, and revoke access to systems, applications, and data.
Implement and manage authentication mechanisms (MFA, certificates).
Reduce reliance on shared or static credentials.
Conduct regular access reviews.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems or Cybersecurity or equivalent experience
7+ years of related and progressively responsible IT experience.
Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, or industrial operations strongly preferred.
Strong technical knowledge of network and operating systems
Strong technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and standards
Experience supporting ERP platforms in manufacturing environments, including implementation, integration, or production support.
Proven experience in IT infrastructure planning and development.
Experience working with business leaders and business functions and can demonstrate a strong track record of success and understanding the needs of the business and delivering technology solutions that meet those needs.
Experience managing vendor relationships, including negotiating contracts and pricing is preferred.
10-25% schedule flexibility with nights and weekends for company-wide upgrades, installations, upgrades, backups, etc.

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Maintenance Technician

Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 6159834
Date Posted: 6/1/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Irwindale, CA
Category: Chemicals
Salary: $42 - $52

Description

The ASU Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the proper predictive, preventative and corrective maintenance of mechanical, electro-mechanical, pneumatic, structural and piping systems is performed as necessary to achieve the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the air separation plants. This position reports directly to the ASU Plant Manager.

Job Functions:

Implement or oversee the corrective maintenance (repair/replacement) of all process equipment.
Troubleshoot and evaluate equipment malfunctions. Coordinate with plant management to determine and implement proper corrective action.
Utilize and assist with the administration of the Company CMMS (MAPS) to schedule and document all preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.
Keep all shops and areas where work is being performed in a clean and orderly condition utilizing 5S principles.
Adhere to all Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures. Be Safety Conscious at all times and practice Interdependent Behavior.
Communicate with contractors and vendors to solicit quotes, order parts, and coordinate work to be performed by them.
Assist with the research, selection and negotiation of purchases for suitable plant equipment.
Read and interpret process diagrams, wiring schematics, technical drawings and equipment manuals.
Travel to assist with maintenance activities at other Company locations when needed.
Be on-call as required. Work nights and weekends when necessary.
Perform routine calibration of analytical test equipment and document properly.
Prepare and maintain Company production and quality records to conform to regulations of the FDA, EPA, OSHA, ISO Quality Systems and any other governing bodies as required.
Monitor and adjust air separation plant process controls to meet product specifications and production goals.
Assist with startups and shutdowns of the plants in a safe manner as directed by plant management due to operating conditions and business needs.
Complete all required training as directed in a timely manner.
Perform cooling water treatment testing, document results and make adjustments to water chemistry controls as necessary to optimize.
Participate in the maintenance and updating of plant and equipment work instructions.

Must-Have Skills, Educations, & Experience:

Equivocal experience working in a similar capacity (mechanical, chemical, or related technical field) with at least 5 years of leadership experience. Military experience in engineering and auxiliary plant operations is great. Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or technical degree preferred.
Understanding of Air Separation Unit (ASU) processes, cryogenic distillation, and related mechanical/electrical systems.
Basic computer skills and understanding of General Accounting Techniques.
Understanding of Analytical principles and process optimization.
Ability to schedule and manage personnel in an industrial setting.
Strong public speaking and presentation preparation abilities.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple workstreams and drive execution.
Willingness and ability to be on call for plant needs (Personnel, Equipment, Customer problems).

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Production Technician

Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 1578903
Date Posted: 6/1/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Irwindale, CA
Category: Chemicals
Salary: $38 - $46

Description

ASU Production Technician is responsible for operating, maintaining, and improving plant production performance. This is a shift work position. The Production Technician will perform mechanical, instrument and electrical maintenance in support of plant production operations.

Job Functions:

Manipulates air separation controls to meet product specifications and production requirements
Adjust plant control variables and manage process equipment parameters to meet production goals.
Obtain knowledge base of the theory of air separation and related equipment associated with the process; understand the plant's water chemistry to assure proper cooling tower operations.
Develop skills to trouble-shoot, evaluate issues affecting SOPs and take corrective actions.
Performs maintenance on compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, motors, and other plant equipment.
Reads and interprets technical drawings and manuals.
Develop ability to interpret Process & Instrument Drawings to understand process operations, equipment and aid in trouble shooting system anomalies.
Participate in the maintenance/updating of work instructions to assure accurate and current start-up and operational procedures.
Demonstrate mechanical aptitude, evaluate equipment performance, perform routine calibration and maintenance of analytical test equipment and maintain appropriate records.
Be safety conscious, i.e., meetings, work areas, eliminate hazards, etc.
Ability to prepare and maintain production operations and distribution records to meet the requirements of FDA, DPA, OSHA, ISO Quality Systems and other internal and external requirements.
Participate in the maintenance and updating of plant and equipment work instructions.
Prepare and maintain production operations and distribution records to meet int/external requirements.
Must maintain Qualified Electrical Worker certification.
Prepare QA documents to certify product quality; transcribe/transfer data from process computer data bases and tables, etc. to prepare product loss and reports.
Good communication skills (inter departmental, team members, vendors, etc.
Responsible for reviewing and releasing medical grade product per FDA regulations.
Troubleshooting the causes of plant operational issues + alarms, directly or in conjunction with the team.
Assisting with starting / stopping the plants in a safe manner as dictated by operating conditions and needs.
Optimizing plant performance by tracking performance data and implement best operating plan for plant.
Executing productivity ideas and Best Practices to keep plant costs down.
Interact closely with all the supporting groups/personnel for performance optimization and troubleshooting.

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Plant Manager

Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 3127860
Date Posted: 6/1/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Irwindale, CA
Category: Chemicals
Salary: $135,000 - $150,000

Description

The ASU Plant Manager has overall responsibility for employees and the production of cryogenic materials and pipeline gases at the site. This role is designed for a high-capacity professional who can operate effectively in a fast-paced, demanding, and highly competitive industrial environment. You will lead a team of 4 (3 Ops Techs & 1 Maint Tech) direct reports where safety is the #1 priority. This plant has gone through a $5M retrofit/relife of capital equipment (motors, pumps, etc.)

The Plant Manager will lead work across the full plant lifecycle, including process optimization, environmental compliance, quality control, personnel management, and the accounting of plant costs. A cost savings project ($375k or greater) will be required by the PM as part of a company-wide continuous improvement initiative.

Plant Management and Operations:

Lead the advancement of utility-scale BESS and grid-critical energy development projects from origination through notice to proceed, commercial operation, and project handoff, as applicable.
Oversee plant reliability and the scheduling of daily operations, ensuring continuous and safe production.
Achieve all production, efficiency, quality, and budgetary targets.
Manage all personnel hiring, training, and disciplinary actions.
Coordinate all plant maintenance activities, executing preventive and predictive. maintenance strategies for critical equipment.
Manage the coordination of plant personnel work scheduling.
Authorize the payment of plant costs incurred at a local level and manage site P&L.
Drive commercial and operational readiness by identifying critical path risks and executing mitigation strategies.

Quality Control, Safety & Logistics:

Maintain strict product release quality control and establish operating procedures for system alarms and troubleshooting.
Coordinate and provide local oversight of all Distribution activities.
Manage bulk product customer relations at the local level and support sales staff.
Coordinate all activities with Bulk Logistics, relationships with customers, vendors, and contractors.
Qualify and supervise outside vendors and contractors working within the facility.
Generate and submit regular plant reports to Corporate.
Champion a strong safety culture and compliance with OSHA, EPA, and internal company standards.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, & Education:

Equivocal experience working in a similar capacity (mechanical, chemical, or related technical field) with at least 5 years of leadership experience. Military experience in engineering and auxiliary plant operations is great. Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or technical degree preferred.
Understanding of Air Separation Unit (ASU) processes, cryogenic distillation, and related mechanical/electrical systems.
Basic computer skills and understanding of General Accounting Techniques.
Understanding of Analytical principles and process optimization.
Ability to schedule and manage personnel in an industrial setting.
Strong public speaking and presentation preparation abilities.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple workstreams and drive execution.
Willingness and ability to be on call for plant needs (Personnel, Equipment, Customer problems).

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Production Technician

Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 2523473
Date Posted: 6/1/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Irwindale, CA
Category: Chemicals
Salary: $38 - $46

Description

Job Functions:

Manipulates air separation controls to meet product specifications and production requirements
Adjust plant control variables and manage process equipment parameters to meet production goals.
Obtain knowledge base of the theory of air separation and related equipment associated with the process; understand the plant's water chemistry to assure proper cooling tower operations.
Develop skills to trouble-shoot, evaluate issues affecting SOPs and take corrective actions.
Performs maintenance on compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, motors, and other plant equipment.
Reads and interprets technical drawings and manuals.
Develop ability to interpret Process & Instrument Drawings to understand process operations, equipment and aid in trouble shooting system anomalies.
Participate in the maintenance/updating of work instructions to assure accurate and current start-up and operational procedures.
Demonstrate mechanical aptitude, evaluate equipment performance, perform routine calibration and maintenance of analytical test equipment and maintain appropriate records.
Be safety conscious, i.e., meetings, work areas, eliminate hazards, etc.
Ability to prepare and maintain production operations and distribution records to meet the requirements of FDA, DPA, OSHA, ISO Quality Systems and other internal and external requirements.
Participate in the maintenance and updating of plant and equipment work instructions.
Prepare and maintain production operations and distribution records to meet int/external requirements.
Must maintain Qualified Electrical Worker certification.
Prepare QA documents to certify product quality; transcribe/transfer data from process computer data bases and tables, etc. to prepare product loss and reports.
Good communication skills (inter departmental, team members, vendors, etc.
Responsible for reviewing and releasing medical grade product per FDA regulations.
Troubleshooting the causes of plant operational issues + alarms, directly or in conjunction with the team.
Assisting with starting / stopping the plants in a safe manner as dictated by operating conditions and needs.
Optimizing plant performance by tracking performance data and implement best operating plan for plant.
Executing productivity ideas and Best Practices to keep plant costs down.
Interact closely with all the supporting groups/personnel for performance optimization and troubleshooting.

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Area Operations Lead

Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 8369117
Date Posted: 5/22/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Chemicals
Salary: $40 - $45

Description

A rapidly scaling advanced materials manufacturing organization is seeking Operations Area Leads to support the startup and expansion of multiple rare earth processing production lines in Central Indiana. This organization is building a high-performance operational culture focused on safety, procedural discipline, operational reliability, and continuous improvement within a highly technical industrial processing environment.

This is a hands-on frontline leadership role responsible for leading small operator teams while directly supporting daily plant operations, troubleshooting, process execution, and operational readiness across critical production areas.

The company is in startup and commissioning mode, with several new production lines scheduled to come online over the next 6–12 months. These positions offer the opportunity to play a key role in building operations from the ground up while working alongside engineering, maintenance, and plant leadership teams.

Military technical leadership backgrounds are highly valued for this role, particularly Navy nuclear-trained operators, Engineering Watch Supervisors, ELTs, Leading Petty Officers (LPOs), and Chiefs with strong operational leadership and procedural compliance experience.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead daily operations within assigned production and processing areas
Supervise and support small operator teams during shift operations
Promote strong safety culture, procedural adherence, and operational discipline
Monitor process conditions, equipment performance, and operational reliability
Utilize PLC/HMI systems to monitor and support plant operations
Coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams to troubleshoot equipment and process issues
Support startup, commissioning, and operational ramp-up activities for new production lines
Assist with process optimization, operational troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives
Lead shift turnover communication and operational updates between crews
Support contamination control and high-purity manufacturing standards
Train, mentor, and qualify operators within assigned process areas
Assist with development and revision of SOPs and operational documentation
Support operational readiness and housekeeping standards throughout the facility

Manufacturing Areas May Include

Operations Area Leads may support one or more process areas including:

Material sizing and screening
Solids handling and feedstock preparation
Chemical leaching and filtration
Reactor operations and slurry processing
Chromatography and purification systems
Centrifugation and liquid-solid separation
Thermal processing and calcination
Powder sizing and final packaging operations

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

5+ years of industrial operations, processing, power generation, manufacturing, chemical processing, or military technical experience
Demonstrated leadership experience in operational environments
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
Experience operating and monitoring industrial equipment and systems
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, evolving operations environments
Strong communication and shift turnover skills
Comfortable working rotating 12-hour shifts
Strong procedural compliance and questioning attitude mindset

Preferred Backgrounds:

Navy Nuclear Power experience highly preferred
Engineering Watch Supervisor (EWS) qualification
Engineering Laboratory Technician (ELT) experience
Navy MMNs, EMNs, or ETNs with operational leadership experience
LPO, LCPO, or frontline supervisory leadership experience
PLC/HMI operational experience
Chemical processing or high-purity manufacturing experience

Compensation & Benefits

Target compensation approximately $40-$45/hr depending on experience
Overtime eligible with time-and-a-half pay
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) program available
PTO package included
Relocation assistance available (up to approximately $5,000)
Opportunity to participate in a rapidly growing advanced manufacturing operation with long-term advancement potential

Growth Opportunity

This organization is building out multiple operational shifts and production lines over the next several years.
Strong performers will have opportunities to advance into Shift Supervisor, Production Manager, and broader plant leadership roles as operations continue to scale.
The company anticipates significant long-term growth across operations leadership, maintenance, engineering, and production management functions.

Schedule & Work Environment

Rotating 12-hour shifts in a 24/5 manufacturing operation transitioning toward expanded operations
Typical rotation may include 2-on / 2-off / 3-on / 3-off scheduling
Day/night rotation TBD
Industrial manufacturing environment requiring PPE and operational safety awareness
Startup and commissioning environment requiring adaptability and strong operational ownership

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Maintenance Mechanic

Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 438683
Date Posted: 5/19/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Peekskill, New York
Category: Chemicals
Salary: $24 - $41

Description

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial process equipment and facility systems within a manufacturing environment. This role supports plant operations through mechanical maintenance activities involving pipefitting, millwright work, welding, fabrication, rigging, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment.

The position requires strong troubleshooting skills, the ability to work from technical drawings and specifications, and the capability to support maintenance operations across a wide variety of industrial systems.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education

• High school diploma, trade school diploma, or GED
• Experience working in chemical, refining, or manufacturing environments
• Military technical experience accepted in lieu of industry experience
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
• Experience with rotating and fixed industrial equipment
• Good computer and communication skills
• Ability to work from technical drawings, specifications, and maintenance documentation
• Ability to work in confined spaces

Requirements

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial process equipment and facility systems
• Perform pipefitting, structural steel work, pneumatic and hydraulic repairs, and millwright activities
• Maintain rotating and fixed equipment including pumps, agitators, tanks, furnaces, and boilers
• Perform basic welding and fabrication work
• Support general building and grounds maintenance
• Operate forklifts and other mobile equipment as required
• Coordinate with multi-craft maintenance teams
• Communicate equipment deficiencies and repair updates to supervision
• Maintain housekeeping and workplace safety standards
• Update maintenance records and utilize maintenance computer systems
• Enter and work within confined spaces when required

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education

• Additional education or training in mechanical maintenance
• Experience using diagnostic instruments and maintenance power tools
• Experience operating machine shop equipment such as metal lathes and milling machines
• Experience performing fabrication and repair work using shop equipment

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Maintenance Mechanic

Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 3320374
Date Posted: 5/19/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Maumee, Ohio
Category: Chemicals
Salary: $60,000 - $65,000

Description

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing general repairs and preventive maintenance on plant facilities and production equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role supports production uptime through troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and continuous improvement of industrial equipment and facility systems.

The position requires strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities, preventive maintenance experience, and the ability to work independently in a manufacturing environment.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent assessment qualification
• CMRT Certification or equivalent proven maintenance experience
• Working knowledge of industrial mechanical systems
• Experience with Microsoft Office and SAP CMMS or equivalent maintenance management systems
• Experience with pumps, gearboxes, belts, chains, hydraulics, couplings, bearings, shafts, and motors
• Experience troubleshooting 460V 3-phase electrical systems and motor controls
• Knowledge of pipe fitting, electrical wiring, and general mechanics
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read blueprints, sketches, and equipment manuals
• Self-motivated with strong math aptitude
• Military technical training accepted in lieu of certification requirements

Requirements

• Perform routine, emergency, and preventive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and minimize production downtime
• Install, replace, and repair machine parts and attachments
• Perform calibration and preventive maintenance on electronic and pneumatic systems
• Modify equipment to improve safety, quality, productivity, and reliability
• Complete maintenance documentation and maintain spare parts records
• Maintain housekeeping standards for tools, equipment, and work areas
• Support maintenance of air compressor systems including filters, regulators, dryers, and lubricators
• Perform small welding projects using MIG welding
• Maintain lift trucks and mixer equipment
• Follow OSHA safety standards and Lockout/Tagout procedures

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education

• Five or more years of industrial maintenance experience
• Technical school diploma
• PLC software experience
• Experience with process control transmitters and safety switches
• Military maintenance or technical background
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems

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Maintenance Mechanic

Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 4114334
Date Posted: 5/19/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Muskegon, Michigan
Category: Chemicals
Salary: $0 - $66,000

Description

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance activities supporting plant machinery and infrastructure within a 24/7 industrial manufacturing environment. This role supports the production of high-performance materials by maintaining mechanical, hydraulic, steam, refrigeration, and piping systems to ensure reliable facility operations.

The position requires strong troubleshooting and repair capabilities across a broad range of industrial equipment and systems.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, or ability to pass pre-employment assessment
• 3–5 years of maintenance experience with industrial machinery, mechanical systems, and hydraulic equipment
• Experience with pumps, piping, and gearbox rebuilds
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
• Ability to perform welding, fabrication, and pipefitting activities
• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds
• Ability to meet respirator qualification requirements including OSHA fit testing and medical clearance
• Military technical maintenance experience accepted in lieu of industry experience

Requirements

• Perform millwright activities including installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and rebuilding of industrial machinery
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and mechanical systems
• Perform sheet metal fabrication, cutting, welding, and forming operations
• Complete plumbing and pipefitting tasks including welding pipe, installing valves, and gasketing
• Support refrigeration systems including ammonia compressors and ice-making systems
• Perform preventive maintenance activities including lubrication, inspections, adjustments, and repairs
• Work on steam systems including boilers, steam traps, condensate pumps, and steam piping
• Adhere to all plant safety standards and work procedures
• Support production operations in a continuous 24/7 manufacturing environment

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education

• Additional industrial maintenance certifications or technical training
• Experience supporting chemical or process manufacturing operations
• Military mechanical or industrial maintenance background

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Electrical Systems Lead

Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 8448779
Date Posted: 5/13/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Newport, DE
Category: Chemicals
Salary: $35 - $42

Description

The Electrical Systems Lead provides expertise to the maintenance team to enhance reliability of electrical systems and instrumentation. Maintains a primary focus within maintenance but will work with other technicians/mechanics/engineers/vendors/contractors across the site to seek best practices and enhancements. The Electrical Systems Lead role provides leadership and direction for the maintenance and management of electrical and instrument systems sitewide. The role directly supervises Electricians and Instrument Technicians. The Electrical Systems Lead reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Principal Responsibilities:

Provides evaluation and direction for maintenance and reliability efforts for all electrical and instrumentation equipment and systems
Works to enhance electrical and instrumentation equipment reliability and performance.
Maintain a high level of technical expertise on electrical/instrument systems and standards.
Recommends and assists in estimating capital projects to the Project Management Team
Provides design review and assistance for electrical and instrumentation equipment and systems.
Work with the Team to generate cost savings ideas that reduce the Total Cost of Ownership
Work with the Team to ensure safety of the electrical systems and all personnel

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or closely related field from an accredited institution. Military training is a substitute.
Relevant experience in Operations, Engineering, or Maintenance in an industrial setting.
Experienced in the engineering, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of motors, motor control systems, VFD's, electrical devices, electrical supplies, field instrumentation, control valves, process analyzers, process control systems.
Knowledge in Reliability Centered Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Predictive Maintenance and Preventative Maintenance.
Experience with electrical systems from low voltage DC to 480V AC.
Ability to read and update electrical and instrument documents such as schematics, specifications, control diagrams, P&IDs, and one-line diagrams.
Excellent troubleshooting skills.
Working knowledge of chemical plant equipment and technologies.
A good understanding of working within the rules of safety and environmental policies in an industrial setting.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to act as a self-starter. Must be self-motivated to seek out problems, propose solutions, and drive improvements.

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Instrument Technician

Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 7640877
Date Posted: 5/13/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Newport, Delaware
Category: Chemicals
Salary: $27 - $32

Description

The Instrument Technician is a hands on member of the maintenance team working to maintain instrumentation, control valves, and process analyzers across the site. The role interacts with all levels of the organization site wide. This position is responsible for performing daily tasks as part of a team to ensure safe, productive, reliable, and cost-efficient maintenance of plant equipment and facilities. in addition, this position provides field level support for reliability efforts, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Provide direct support in the preventative maintenance, installation, configuration, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of instrumentation and control valves.
Demonstrate and maintain a high level of technical expertise.
Assist with the installation and commissioning of capital projects.
Practice safety and housekeeping while performing job duties.
Execute maintenance tasks in a quality manner to avoid rework.
Complete job feedback forms to document equipment history.
Participate in 5S activities to maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Provide support for site reliability efforts.
Identify potential bad actors and opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.
Protect the environment, health, safety, and security of our employees, contractors, carriers, distributors, visitors, customers, and neighbors.

Job Duties:

Perform work orders as assigned
Troubleshoot/check/calibrate/repair/replace process instrumentation from Endress and Hauser, ABB,and Foxboro. Includes pressure, temperature, and flow transmitters.
Troubleshoot/check/calibrate/repair/replace control valves, pressure regulators, etc.
Fabricate and install tubing (stainless, plastic, etc.) for control valves
Calibrate and repair Mettler Toledo scales
Troubleshoot and repair Honeywell and Fire Eye burner systems
Troubleshoot and repair gas chromatographs
Loop check and verify operation of instrumentation
Perform wiring of instrumentation
Utilize electrical multi-meters and various electronic communications devices to Troubleshoot/check/calibrate all type and brand of instrumentation.
Clearly and properly document all work
Interface with vendors for maintenance of equipment and other related activities.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

5+ years of relevant work experience related to the job roles and responsibilities
Ability to drive forklift
Ability to use scissor lift or boom lift

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach and lift with hands and arms and to talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to twenty pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to fifty pounds.
The employee is required to ascend/descend ladders or steps.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Employee is required to be respirator qualified

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Technical Sales Representative

Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 9396706
Date Posted: 5/1/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: San Antonio, Texas
Category: Chemicals
Salary: $65,000 - $85,000

Description

Promoting and selling the full product line to all existing customers.
Developing a key sales prospect list, establishing relationships, and selling new customers.
Maintaining appropriate sales coverage in your territory.
Delivering and maintaining appropriate levels of service, maintenance, and communications for 6 - 10 accounts within your area.
Installing and programming chemical dosing equipment to interface with the customers' washing equipment.
Leading the work of planning and executing new installations and/or conversions in your territory.
Maintaining all company provided equipment in proper working condition.
Operating within the assigned expense budget.
Collection of past due accounts receivable, where applicable.
Eliminating rush orders of products.
Submitting all reports in a timely manner.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

Bachelor's Degree from four-year College/University in Business, Engineering, Mechanical, or related field and 1-2 years' industry related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and technical/mechanical skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, Internet and Order processing software.
Ability to act quickly, accurately and handle a fast-paced work environment.
Good communication skills, written and verbal.

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Technical Sales Representative

Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 1439468
Date Posted: 5/1/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Chicago, IL
Category: Chemicals
Salary: $65,000 - $85,000

Description

Promoting and selling the full product line to all existing customers.
Developing a key sales prospect list, establishing relationships, and selling new customers.
Maintaining appropriate sales coverage in your territory.
Delivering and maintaining appropriate levels of service, maintenance, and communications for 6 - 10 accounts within your area.
Installing and programming chemical dosing equipment to interface with the customers' washing equipment.
Leading the work of planning and executing new installations and/or conversions in your territory.
Maintaining all company provided equipment in proper working condition.
Operating within the assigned expense budget.
Collection of past due accounts receivable, where applicable.
Eliminating rush orders of products.
Submitting all reports in a timely manner.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

Bachelor's Degree from four-year College/University in Business, Engineering, Mechanical, or related field and 1-2 years' industry related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and technical/mechanical skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, Internet and Order processing software.
Ability to act quickly, accurately and handle a fast-paced work environment.
Good communication skills, written and verbal.

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