Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

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Date: Sep 2, 2026

Location: Baltimore, MD, US, 21226

Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

Band Grade : 8 
Hourly Wage: $40.45 
Other Compensation:  Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses 
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.
 

Job Description

WR Grace is a leading Manufacturer of Specialty Chemicals and is seeking an Industrial Mechanic reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor at our Curtis Bay plant in Baltimore, MD! This position will be responsible for supporting the plant’s mechanical maintenance program, playing a critical role in reactive and preventative maintenance. 

Schedule:  A Multi may be required to work a rotating shift schedule, work overtime, and work holidays as business dictates. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment must be worn when required.

Responsibilities

  • Performs precision repairs to plant mechanical equipment and devices
  • Troubleshoots plant equipment, identifies equipment problems, and performs effective repairs
  • Performs preventive maintenance
  • Disassembles and reassembles equipment to gain access to and remove and replace defective parts
  • Examines parts to detect imperfections
  • Evaluates used parts to identify changes to improve equipment performance
  • Installs, adjusts, and aligns machinery for maximum performance
  • Performs minor lubrication
  • Fabricates some new parts and will get parts when parts delivery is unavailable and work completion is time critical. 
  • Sets up and operate drill press, grinder, shop tools, hand tools, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts
  • Uses acetylene, plasma cutter, or other burning equipment
  • Performs welding using stick, mig, tig, or other welding procedures
  • Fabricates and installs piping systems
  • Enters Confined Spaces to perform assigned work
  • Maintains a high level of housekeeping in shops and work areas at all times
  • Reads and interprets drawings & sketches

Physical Requirements and Environment

  • Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials
  • Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials
  • Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
  • Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Minimum of 5 years of related mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial or chemical manufacturing environment.
  • Candidates must pass a written mechanical aptitude and a hands-on mechanical aptitude test prior to being awarded the position.
  • Basic proficiency with hand and power tools, precision measuring instruments, shop machinery, and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. 
  • Complete the required in-shop tasks assigned per the training checklists
  • Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the job as determined by the organization, including lifting heavy equipment, working at heights, climbing ladders, and working in various environmental conditions (indoor/outdoor, warm/cold).
  • Ability to progress to the level of Multi Skilled Mechanic I

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate degree or formal apprenticeship completion in Industrial Maintenance Technology, Mechanical Technology, or a related trade. 
  • Recognized industry certifications such as Machine Lubrication Technician (MLT I), Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT), or AWS Welding certifications.
  • Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS, such as SAP Maintenance) for work order tracking and time management.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Grace Wellness Program
  • Flexible Workplace
  • Retirement Plans 
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Company Donation Match Program
  • U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com) 

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.


Nearest Major Market: Baltimore