Equipment Technician

Now hiring! Equipment Technician

Wyandotte, MI

Yearly bonus.

We are looking for a Equipment Technician to join our RG team in Wyandotte, MI.

Come create chemistry with us!

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation. Located in Wyandotte, Chemical Engineering Research stands as North America’s leading pilot and small-scale production facility. Here, we leverage our technical expertise to deliver innovative services and products that effectively support all operating divisions.
This maintenance position plays a vital role in the installation, maintenance, and repair of essential mechanical equipment used throughout the facility. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and executing repairs on a diverse range of equipment, such as mechanical seals, gearboxes, pumps, compressors, and extrusion equipment. The technicians will utilize millwright skills in areas like pipefitting, hydraulic systems, rigging, and laser alignment. 

During your 8-hour shift as a Equipment Technician, you will

• Collaborate with maintenance supervision, technicians, engineers, and production personnel to design and implement modifications to plant equipment.
• Enhance equipment reliability by maintaining, analyzing, and troubleshooting systems, while leveraging all available resources. Report findings to supervision along with actionable recommendations.
• Support, uphold, and advance the preventive maintenance and mechanical integrity program to ensure optimal equipment reliability.
• Deliver high-quality work that adheres to Process Safety Management (PSM) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) standards.
• Operate various shop equipment, including band saws, drill presses, grinders, power hand tools, and welding machines.
• Actively participate in unit safety meetings and adhere to all BASF site and corporate procedures.
• Exhibit a team-oriented attitude that aligns with BASF’s goals and objectives.
• Possess strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Provide on-call support for after-hour production needs, including the willingness to work overtime and weekends as required.

If you...

• Hold a high school diploma or GED
• Have an Associate degree in a maintenance or repair related discipline, or a maintenance trade school diploma or certificate, preferably.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment. 
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

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. It’s 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

Privacy statement

BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud.

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.