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Machinist - Rotating Equipment Technician

Solstice Advanced Materials
Orange, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/26/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machinist - Rotating Equipment Technician position at Solstice Advanced Materials?

Job Description

As a Machinist -Rotating Equipment Technician here at Solstice, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our facilities. You will be responsible for performing routine maintenance tasks, troubleshooting equipment issues, and ensuring that our facilities are safe and efficient.

In this role, you will impact the overall success of the business by ensuring that our facilities are operating effectively and efficiently. Your expertise in maintenance will help to provide a safe and comfortable environment for our employees and customers, contributing to the overall productivity and success of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain and repair pumps, compressors, gearboxes, fans, blowers, mixers, and motors
  • Rotating Equipment Maintenance
  • Perform equipment teardown, inspection, and rebuilds per OEM standards
  • Troubleshoot failures and support root cause failure analysis
  • Install and commission rotating equipment

Alignment & Balancing

  • Perform laser and dial indicator shaft alignment
  • Correct soft foot and baseplate issues
  • Assist with in-situ and shop balancing
  • Verify proper installation and startup

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

  • Execute PMs per maintenance strategy and SAP PM work orders
  • Support vibration and oil analysis programs
  • Provide feedback to planners on PM improvements

Safety, Quality & Documentation

  • Follow all plant safety, LOTO, and permit requirements
  • Ensure work meets mechanical integrity standards
  • Document work, findings, and materials in SAP PM
  • Report equipment risks and near misses

Salary Range - $75,000 to $99,500

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

  • 5–10 years industrial rotating equipment and machining experience
  • Strong knowledge of rotating equipment and failure modes
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings and OEM manuals
  • Knowledge of bearings, seals, couplings, and lubrication
  • Strong knowledge of building systems and equipment
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment
  • Lift up to 50 lbs
  • Work in industrial environments
  • Support overtime, call-outs, and turnarounds

WE VALUE

  • Associate's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field
  • Technical school or apprenticeship
  • Millwright or Machinist certification
  • Alignment or vibration training
  • Experience with preventive maintenance programs
  • Chemical, petrochemical, or heavy industrial background preferred
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment

U.s. Person Requirements

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Benefits Of Working For Solstice Advanced Materials

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays

Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

About Us

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials .

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