1st Class Mechanic

Now Hiring 1st Class Mechanic!

The world needs creative solutions. We need YOU!

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. 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.

We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development.

And we are constantly striving to become an even better place to work. BASF has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best Employers in 2016. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!

During your time as a 1st Class Mechanic you will…

• Recognizes and practices safe work habits in all facets of daily duties.
• Installs, rearranges, diagnose, reassemble, repair and aligns complex equipment.
• Performs work in the mechanic's skill area such as fabrication, assembly, welding, burning, cutting and pipefitting.  Cutting welding methods include - oxyacetylene, plasma arc, shielded arc, tungsten arc, flux cored, carbon arc cutting and gouging, and submerged arc.
• Uses typical mechanic's tools and inspection gages.
• Works from drawings, verbal instructions or sketches.
• Must read, comprehend, and execute tasks and concepts found in technical operating and maintenance manuals.
• Uses basic computer skills to access CMMS information.

If you...

• Are able to start, stop and operate all shop equipment.
• Work with water soluble and oil-based lubricants.
• Work on ladders, scaffolds and in pits.
• Manually lift 50# intermittently.  Heavier parts are lifted using other methods.

Then...

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Create Your Own Chemistry when taking advantage of our Total Rewards

At BASF you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Our Periodic Table of Benefits includes some additional perks below for starters…

• Competitive health and insurance plans including long term care
• Retirement benefits with company-matching contributions
• Learning & Development opportunities like our Mentorship and PDP programs
• Maternity & Paternity Leave and family care solutions
• Flex spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program & Fitness Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

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.