Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice - BASF

Now hiring! Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice

Beaumont,TX.

Starting pay $24.00/hr. and progressing to $36.00/hr.

Earn a paycheck while you learn a new career as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician Apprentice.

Come create chemistry with us!

At BASF, we are proud to introduce the next generation of Mechanical Maintenance Technician to the innovative world of Manufacturing. If you are looking to build a meaningful career while making an impact on the world, then come create chemistry with us!

As a Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice in our Beaumont, TX production facility, you will make an impact on the world with a fundamental focus on sustainability. As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician Apprentice, you will be a part of a team which produces products that go into herbicides and more!

Starting on or about January 6th, 2025, you

Could also continue an academic program while working and learning on site in our Beaumont, TX site from some of the best in the business. During your time here we dont want you to sweat the small stuff so BASF will cover the entire cost of your remaining program, including books if you are currently enrolled in an academic program!

While in the BASF apprenticeship program you will have opportunity to...

• Work at our Beaumont, TX production facility to learn:

• To maintain, rebuild, and repair a wide variety of production, processing machines and equipment.

• Use hand tools, power tools, and testing instruments for repairs and maintenance of machinery and equipment.

• Use measurement devices, calipers, and micrometers to inspect machine parts.

• Support non-production maintenance and repair plumbing, filter changes, lighting, minor electrical, etc.).

• Proactively finds ways to improve plant uptime while performing preventative maintenance (PMs).

• Make recommendations to improve existing PMs to improve effectiveness and updates PMs, modifications including equipment changes.

• Contact suppliers for troubleshooting/repair assistance.

• System and component troubleshooting and repair of production and site equipment.

• Rebuild and/or maintain a wide variety of production and site equipment.

• Support all EHS policies and procedures while promoting a safe working environment.

If you...

• Have a HS Diploma or GED

• Can work in a plant environment and lift 50lbs

• Can work on shift (with the possibility for weekends and holidays)

• Can work on different structure levels, requiring the climbing of stairs, walking on metal walkways and grating, working at heights, etc., as well as being able to work in areas both inside and outside in varying weather conditions.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. Its what we call you@BASF . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible

• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options

• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members

• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)

• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages

• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive

• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.

• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens

• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Equal employment opportunities

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.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.