{"id":3446578,"url":"https://alion.io/job/sun-chemical-sr-mechanic","title":"Sr Mechanic","company":{"id":1763829,"name":"Sun Chemical","domain":"sunchemical.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/sunchemical","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Newport, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":59000,"max_usd":115000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":3574},"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-08T07:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-08","last_verified_at":"2026-11-03T16:27:07Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":26,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":26},"description":"ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION\nSun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.\nSun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter\nSr. Maintenance Mechanic - Wilmington, DE\nDay Work\nThe Sr. Maintenance Mechanic is a skilled industrial mechanic familiar with pumps, blowers, and other rotating equipment, as well as valves, piping, heat exchangers, tanks pressure vessels and other mechanical equipment. This role works throughout the site and in the maintenance shop on repairs of all types of equipment, both stationery and rotating.\nResponsibilities:\nOverhaul rotating machinery including centrifugal pumps and fans, rotary lobe and progressing cavity pumps, and other precision, custom rotating machinery. Install mechanical seals on rotating equipment, including agitators.\nPerform in-field rotating equipment installations, including mounting equipment and motors, coupling assembly, and laser alignment\nPerform preventative maintenance as assigned, including lubrication routes and oil sampling.\nComplete maintenance of mechanical equipment to correct any issues identified through the predictive and preventative maintenance program.\nUse basic root cause failure methodology to conduct first level equipment failure analysis.\nTroubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using site procedures, vendor maintenance manuals, and trade skills.\nPerform breakdown maintenance of mechanical equipment, including disassembly, overhaul, and reassembly of complex equipment and components.\nMake and break piping systems safely and fabricate threaded piping systems and tubing.\nAssemble components from supplied instructions or drawings and fabricate simple components, assemblies, or machine modifications per engineering designs.\nProperly use hand tools, fixed and portable power tools, and rigging equipment.\nDocument repair work history per site process.\nParticipate on site improvement teams.\nInterface with vendors.\nAssist with the installation and commissioning of capital projects, as required.\nComply with all company and site policies and procedures.\n\nEducation & Experience:\nHS Diploma or GED\n3+ years of relevant work experience related to the job roles and responsibilities\nAbility to drive forklift and use scissor lift or boom lift\nPhysical Requirements:Regularly required to reach and lift with hands and arms and to talk or hear.\nFrequently required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. \nOccasionally required to climb or balance. \nRegularly lift and/or move up to 20 lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. \nRequired to ascend/descend ladders or steps.\nVision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.\nRequired to be respirator qualified\n\nKnowledgeBearings and correct handing/installation methods, Mechanical seals and correct handing/installation methods, Packing and installation methods, Rigging, Laser Alignment, Couplings, Belt and chain drives, Conveyors, Measurement devices and proper use (tape measure, micrometers, dial calipers, etc), Operation of pipe threader, Ability to fabricate threaded pipe and tubing, Read and understand drawings, prints, instructions, and procedures\n\nPreferred Education & Experience:\nExperience working in an industrial maintenance organization & chemical mfg experience\nAbility to perform general fabrication tasks\nWelding ability\n\nEmployee must supply their own basic hand tools.\nBENEFITS\nWe offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.\nEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY\nIt is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.\nEmployment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. 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