Mechanic I – Industrial Maintenance

About the role

Join BASF’s Catalyst division as a Mechanic I, providing hands‑on mechanical support to the Attapulgus, GA plant. You will work with a Safety First mindset to keep critical production equipment running smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, plan and execute mechanical repairs on industrial equipment.
• Overhaul and repair complex plant machinery such as centrifugal pumps, gearboxes, filter belts, fans and other rotating equipment.
• Perform fabrication, assembly, welding, cutting, and pipe‑fitting tasks as needed.
• Inspect completed work for quality, dimensional accuracy and compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain precision tools (calipers, torque wrenches, lasers) and ensure proper use of hand tools.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED with at least 5 years of industrial mechanic experience, OR an associate degree in industrial maintenance with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Willingness to work on‑call schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lb and carry up to 25 lb.
• Familiarity with mechanical rotating equipment systems and pipe‑fitting.

Required skills

• Proficiency with hand tools (hammers, wrenches, sockets, pliers, impact tools).
• Welding and cutting techniques for fabrication.
• Use of precision measuring instruments (calipers, measuring tapes, torque wrenches, lasers).
• Repair and maintenance of centrifugal pumps, gearboxes, fans, filter belts and related plant machinery.
• Pipe‑fitting and mechanical rotating equipment knowledge.

What we offer

• Union‑represented position under the United Steel Workers (USW) collective bargaining agreement.
• Comprehensive benefits as outlined in the agreement.