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Mitsubishi Chemical Group

Mitsubishi Chemical Group

Global chemical and advanced materials producer

Maintenance Planner

Full-Time
$118.8k - $125.4k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
Memphis, TN, USA
In Person

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Relative trade school or military training is required or relevant.
  • Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems is required.
  • Ability to read schematics and engineering drawings is required.
  • Knowledge of mechanical planning, scheduling, and coordination of mechanical maintenance work, including corrective, preventive, and predictive tasks typically found in chemical process plants, is required.
  • A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in maintenance planning is required.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills are required.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally are required.
Responsibilities
  • Promote a safe working environment by advising on proper guidelines for the purchase, installation, and safe maintenance of plant equipment.
  • Evaluate jobs daily to determine whether a Job Safety Analysis is needed before work.
  • Lead maintenance planning activities through coordination with the Production Lead, Electrical Planner, and Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Visually evaluate field jobs for scaffolding, insulation, and special requirements.
  • Drive reliability improvement efforts by tracking labor, material utilization, asset life, and related asset-performance information.
  • Write job plans and enter information into the computerized maintenance management system, including step-by-step instructions, labor utilization, and required materials.
  • Identify potential cost-reduction opportunities and purchasing alternatives in the mechanical area.
  • Support job kitting by obtaining proper materials with storeroom leadership.
  • Attend scheduling and backlog meetings to plan the overall maintenance backlog and coordinate weekly reviews with the production organization.
  • Manage and update preventive maintenance procedures as required.
  • Participate in root-cause analyses as needed.
  • Act as backup department leadership when required.
  • Generate management-of-change documents to improve process safety and efficiency at the Fite Road site.
Desired Qualifications
  • An associate or bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical discipline is preferred.
  • Experience in maintenance planning in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

About the company

Mitsubishi Chemical Group

Mitsubishi Chemical Group

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MCGC supplies chemicals and advanced materials globally, including high-performance polymers, industrial gases (Nippon Sanso), and pharmaceuticals (Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma), serving industries like automotive, semiconductor, aerospace, and healthcare. Its products rely on advanced chemical engineering and material science to create materials for electronics, mobility, and health, including carbon fiber composites, specialty polymers, and recyclable plastics. It differentiates itself with a massive global manufacturing footprint, deep technical expertise across chemicals, materials, and life sciences, and active open-innovation through Diamond Edge Ventures that integrates biotech and clean-tech startups into its ecosystem. The company aims to lead sustainable chemistry and advanced materials while pursuing net-zero emissions by 2050 and advancing a circular economy through decarbonization and scalable recycling.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Tokyo, Japan

Founded

2005

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What believers are saying

  • Mitsubishi Chemical launched ultra-high-purity colloidal silica and M-Filleris in August 2026.
  • Audi selected DURABIO in 2026, proving automotive adoption for its bio-plastic platform.
  • PsiQuantum and University of Tokyo partnerships expand its quantum-enabled materials discovery efforts.

What critics are saying

  • FY2026 net income fell 73.7% to 11.8 billion yen, signaling fragile profitability.
  • Tokai Plant epoxy shutdowns continue through September 2027, exposing aging-asset dependence.
  • The 2025 Bain exit from Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma removes a diversified earnings pillar.

What makes Mitsubishi Chemical Group unique

  • Mitsubishi Chemical dominates specialty materials, industrial gases, and carbon fiber supply chains globally.
  • Its 2026 semiconductor materials launches deepen customer qualification lock-in with chipmakers.
  • KAITEKI and Diamond Edge Ventures link chemicals, climate tech, and startup scouting.

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